expel

Example Sentences

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Before initiating military action to expel Iraqi invaders from Kuwait, President George H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Here’s another example: The government wanted to expel a Guatemalan refugee to Mexico.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The woman cried and begged guards for days after to help her get pills to expel the fetuses — help that did not come before Pineda left the facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

"This decision to expel WFP's country director and emergency coordinator comes at a pivotal time," it said.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

No, Miss Muffett would expel her and Atticus would send her off somewhere.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee