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Example sentences for: cleanse

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One can imagine ironic or otherwise complex readings of these statements that might attempt to cleanse them of their offensive meaning, just as the Times attempts to cleanse the Virgin Mary canvas of its offensive meaning by quoting the artist, Chris Ofili, saying it all has something to do with his childhood confusion about the virgin birth.
Much hinges on Bush's attempt to cleanse his party of bigotry and reposition it closer to the center.
He adds: "We have decided we must cleanse a political system that allows corrupt people to decide the destiny of our people."
Saltines were available to cleanse the palate.
It is advisable to cleanse exposed parts of the body immediately after collecting effluent samples.