expel
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The misoprostol-only protocol has some downsides: It can be a bit more unpredictable, since it can take longer for a body to expel a pregnancy if it’s not prepped with mifepristone.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
In April 1944, when soldiers pounded on the door late at night to expel her family from their home, Edith put on her favorite dress—blue silk, with a matching suede belt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"We're talking about the power to mass expel people who have done nothing wrong to countries that remain unsafe," said Ahilan Arulanantham, a lawyer representing the Syrian TPS holders in the case.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who was elected to Congress in 2022, had faced the prospect of a rare vote in Congress to expel her after the House Ethics Committee released its findings.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
It was not for them to expel or annihilate it.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing expel
Power Prefix: ex-
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Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 5
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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