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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has purged most top generals, including his closest military deputy, Gen. Zhang Youxia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

And Crosset Hove’s performance, from which he has purged every whisper of charm if not sympathy, is an excellent reminder of the difference between a protagonist and a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Rachel Coll, a spokeswoman for the board of elections, said the board has purged the roll of inactive voters every election year as is required by code.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2019

It has purged officials thought to be sympathetic to China, including Mr. Kim’s own uncle in 2013.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2017

After a horse has purged from twelve to twenty-four hours it can mostly be stopped, or "set," as horsemen say, by feeding on dry oats and hay.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.