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purgatives

noun

plural of purgative

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a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation In the past, purgatives were sometimes administered in cases of accidental poisoning.

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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
According to the affidavit, Butler denied feeling ill or consuming alcohol or drugs before the crash.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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Instead, the meddling radiated corruption over due process of an unfortunate but longstanding rule that has remedies seldom invoked in the middle of the World Cup.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Some products even offer natural remedies such as walnut shells or apricot seeds.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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