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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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No sanction has yet been decided upon but City could face substantial points deductions, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Possible penalties include massive points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Sanctions on the club are yet to be announced, but repercussions could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

That means it cannot be ruled out, although a points deduction, huge fine or possibly even expulsion from the Premier League are thought to be more likely.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

He warned me to keep Minnijean’s expulsion in mind.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

The expulsions from Pakistan and alleged abuse intensified after a major escalation in fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan last October.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Acknowledging the Pentagon expulsions, Iran’s embassy in South Africa posted photos on social media Friday x-ing out portraits of several top U.S. military officials fired in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026

Mexican officials believe the expulsions have helped Sheinbaum avoid U.S. intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

Sultana boycotted the conference on Saturday over those expulsions, plunging the trouble-hit party into a fresh crisis.

From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025

Then he laughed without sound, without moving his lips; it was three short expulsions of breath forced upward through his nostrils by the heaving of his chest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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