expelled

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Those charged particles are then expelled through tiny openings in the thruster, producing thrust.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Then he got in another brawl, was imprisoned in Fort St. Angelo, escaped, and was formally expelled by the Order—the recorded language is “like a rotten and fetid limb.”

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The exchanges are detailed in the written reasons of the League Arbitration Panel, appointed to hear Southampton's appeal against being expelled from the Championship play-offs and deducted four points from next season.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Proponents say return hubs -- which would serve either as the final destination or as transfer centres for those expelled -- could facilitate repatriations and act as a deterrent for would-be irregular migrants.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

And then it occurred to me that only a month before she too had been a member of the secret guard, and had been expelled.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro