self-purification
Americannoun
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a natural process of purifying, as the ability of a body of water to rid itself of pollutants.
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purification of oneself.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last year hailed Kulinich's arrest as part of a process of "self-purification".
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2023
I am convinced that such a natural and necessary self-purification of society will only strengthen our country and our solidarity, cohesion, and readiness to respond to any challenges.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2022
“I am convinced that such a natural and necessary self-purification of society will only strengthen our country.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
Even some officials who were disciplined have been raised as examples of the incomplete nature of Albany’s purported self-purification.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2018
In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps: collection of the facts to determine whether injustices exist; negotiation; self-purification; and direct action.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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