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expel

[ik-spel] / ɪkˈspɛl /




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Expel the air from the bottle gradually as you fill it, or the water can spit out in tiny scalding droplets.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2018

A version of this article appears in print on March 3, 2014, on page A6 of the with the headline: North Korean Officials Expel Elderly Australian Evangelist.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2014

Retirees Ask A.F.L.-C.I.O. to Expel Players Union A group of retired N.F.L. players has asked that the players association be expelled from the A.F.L.-C.I.O. for failing to represent the retirees’ interests.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2012

Expel the mousse from the canister into a tuile until the tube is completely filled.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2011

“San Miguel,” Chucha intones, “protect this house from all enemies. Expel the bad. Bring all to safety who dwell within. Amen.”

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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