as in rebirths
the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Buddhists believe that previous interventions, such as prayers, rituals and meditative practice, could still be beneficial in providing better rebirths or positive karmic effects.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Finding yourself after a heartbreak is one of the most beautiful transformations and rebirths there is in life.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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This Is Not a Fiction balances a lineup of premieres and new films with retrospectives and restorations of classic documentaries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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In October 2023, the homeowner hired Cornelius Sentell Osborne to complete restorations and renovations on his property, which had been damaged in a structure fire, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some private credit funds that cater to retail investors deployed their capital primarily in debt that offered few lender protections and lower yields, a misstep that could contribute to the current wave of redemptions, David Gross, a managing partner at Bain Capital, said Thursday.—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over time, withdrawals stabilized, all redemptions were honored and the property market rebounded.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Purifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purifications. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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