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purist

[pyoor-ist] / ˈpjʊər ɪst /


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It comes down to tradition and purist coaching methods at grassroots level.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Some purist footballers are particularly irritated by a lack of grass fields, as they offer a different playing experience to the artificial turf or concrete surfaces most common in New York.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

He isn’t a purist: he uses AI to help craft his writing, then edits to retain his own voice.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

As a member of Gen Z, I have had the option of reading books digitally for most of my life—and I didn’t initially start out as a physical-book purist.

From Slate Mar. 8, 2026

Bram was a purist, and after the Rivonia Trial, he decided he could best serve the struggle by going underground and living the life of an outlaw.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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