- present participle of expel.
expelling
Example Sentences
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The U.S. isn’t expelling Brazil’s ambassador, the State Department official said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Their observations show that even when a black hole appears faint, it may still be actively expelling large amounts of matter rather than simply swallowing everything nearby.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
That has put pressure on Lebanon’s delicate sectarian balance, with some communities expelling the displaced Shiites or not allowing them to come in the first place for fear of being targeted by Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
"That's preposterous!" exclaimed Igor, expelling saliva as he spoke.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
