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.
Other Word Forms
- self-purifying adjective
Example Sentences
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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last year hailed Kulinich's arrest as part of a process of "self-purification".
From Reuters
The judges added that they would fully cooperate with investigations, and that the court must “act on the principle of self-purification, taking all necessary measures.”
From New York Times
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
“I am convinced that such a natural and necessary self-purification of society will only strengthen our country, our solidarity, cohesion and readiness to respond to any challenges.”
From New York Times
“I am convinced that such a natural and necessary self-purification of society will only strengthen our country.”
From Seattle Times
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