Sentences

expurgatory in a sentence

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Definition

Expurgatory refers to the process of removing or cleansing objectionable or inappropriate content from a text to make it acceptable for a specific audience.

Sample Sentences

  1. The expurgatory nature of the editing process ensured that the final publication was suitable for a younger audience.
  2. In literature, an expurgatory edition often removes controversial content to make the work more palatable.
  3. The committee proposed an expurgatory review of the historical documents to eliminate any offensive language.
  4. She appreciated the expurgatory approach taken by the director, as it made the play accessible to a wider audience.
  5. His expurgatory revisions of the manuscript transformed it from a rough draft into an acclaimed novel.

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