as in restoring
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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This silicone scrubber is my body cleansing agent of choice.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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An Interview with Diane Wilson Sarah Neilson Talking to the author of The Seed Keeper about the tragedies of modern agriculture, and restoring Indigenous foods to communities as one way of healing historical trauma.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Relieve the holiday stress with a sound healing class at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 9-10am.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Purging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purging. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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