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as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
In some cases, purifying regular quartz can be used as an alternative, but the world doesn’t have the capacity to do that purification in high enough quantities to make up for the loss of Spruce Pine.
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Clare Duffy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
While many purifying formulas can irritate the scalp, this one is very gentle despite its efficacy; essential oils and minerals help detoxify strands while bisabolol soothes a tender scalp.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Rainwater run-off that is purified, well water, makes cannabis plants very happy.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
That means water agencies can purify our wastewater and return it to our sinks.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Clare Duffy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
While many purifying formulas can irritate the scalp, this one is very gentle despite its efficacy; essential oils and minerals help detoxify strands while bisabolol soothes a tender scalp.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Rainwater run-off that is purified, well water, makes cannabis plants very happy.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
That means water agencies can purify our wastewater and return it to our sinks.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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One City’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of a 50-Foot Effigy Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.Kim Tingley Caity Weaver Sterry Butcher Lulu Garcia-Navarro Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah Yotam Ottolenghi Elizabeth Nelson Andrew Willett John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2024
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In the primaries that followed, the three state leaders began a complex and somewhat uncoordinated campaign to purge Republicans in the relatively independent state House who had defied them on Paxton and vouchers.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noise-cancellation and transparency settings filter out just enough background noise to help your giftee focus, while four pairs of silicone tips ensure a perfect fit.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant is named for a park in Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France, and the menu features classic steakhouse dishes filtered through Boulud’s refined approach.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The document that came out today clarified both the above concerns.Simi Thambi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that the 2024 figures use the state's diversity definitions and the previous years' use federal definitions.Asher Price, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Use the data from these pods to refine your implementation strategy.Dmitry Malin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Feedback from the initial product launch will be used to additionally refine the material.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, salicylic acid, tea tree extract How to Use: Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on for at least six hours before carefully peeling off.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Baobab seed extract hydrates and strengthens the hair, kakadu plum boosts moisture and shine, and saw palmetto (an herbal ingredient) can plum thinning hair.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gifts that make mealtime, bedtime, or cleaning around the house simpler can make all the difference.Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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