desanctifying

present participle of desanctify

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violating
Verb
  • According to Hays, who is representing Richard and Holly, no such conspiracy existed, and whether or not Richard and Holly knew whether the money went to boys’ ranches is irrelevant, since Baker’s case was focused on violating estray laws, not any financial motivation.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Nicholson hasn't been accused of violating campaign finance laws.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Desanctifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desanctifying. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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