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purges

  • plural
    of purge.
    purge
    verb (used with object)
    to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify.
  • present tense form
    of purge (3rd person singular).
    purge
    verb (used with object)
    to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify.

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"The detention of Zhang Youxia was the capstone arrest of the greatest series of purges in the history of China's PLA," experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies wrote in a note.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as China's purges of military top brass have picked up pace in recent weeks.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

Authorities at the time said the purges were part of an anti-corruption drive.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

These purges, analysts say, effectively have transformed the Central Military Commission from a decision-making body into a personal secretariat, cementing Xi as the sole arbiter of military power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

Bleeding, purges and emetics were still used to cure disease.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton