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Evicted families and rights groups say that this time, it’s being done without prior notice or compensation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Evicted from his San Diego County apartment last July, McEwen — who endured repeated concussions during his six seasons in the NFL — scoured housing listings for anything he could afford.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2023

Evicted from their farm in Zimbabwe, a family moved to Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago and started a horseback safari company.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022

Evicted from her Brighton home of six years, after complaining about her central heating that had been faulty for 18 months, Naomi, 59, was "devastated".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2022

But the revival of an evil spirit amongst the worst landlords and the interpretations of hostile law officers reduced the Evicted Tenants clause in the Act of 1903 almost to a nullity.

From Ireland Since Parnell by Sheehan, D. D. (Daniel Desmond)