The term “expunge” finds varied application in literature, generally conveying the act of removing something undesirable—whether a written record, a tainted memory, or an objectionable passage. Often, it is employed in official contexts where text or decisions are to be formally eliminated from records, as seen when a vote or clause is struck from the record ([1], [2], [3]). In other literary settings, “expunge” takes on a metaphorical tone, evoking the desire to erase painful memories or moral stains from one’s past, as when one wishes to expunge yesterday’s mistakes from one’s life ([4], [5]). Additionally, the term is sometimes discussed in relation to other verbs like erase or obliterate, highlighting its nuanced use in both legal and emotional realms ([6], [7]).