eject

Example Sentences

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They concerned the launch abort system, which enables Nasa engineers to eject the astronauts and blow up the rocket if there is a malfunction.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

When he tries to eject her into space, she simply reappears, leaving the crew unsure whether they’re being studied, judged or driven toward madness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

When the sea overheats, corals eject the microscopic algae that provides their distinct colour and food source.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

A number of these planets are also part of multi-planet systems, a configuration that high-eccentricity migration typically disrupts, since that process can scatter or eject neighboring planets.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

Once I had had to eject from a burning airplane, and I knew that the procedures had to be memorized and be very clear in your mind.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins