purge
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After this experiment, I’ll purge any health-related memories and conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It’s a culpability we should all interrogate, not immediately purge.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Maese appears to have survived the purge, at least so far; he’s in Milan right now covering the Olympics.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
If I tell the Chancellor I remember everything, she’ll either purge me or try reprogramming me again.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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