expelling

Example Sentences

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Over the weekend, several House lawmakers suggested expelling both Swalwell and Gonzales, who had already dropped his re-election bid after admitting having an affair with an aide.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

After expelling Pyrrhus, Carthage and Rome retook lost territories and added new ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Russia's FSB security service named the man it was expelling as Gareth Samuel Davies -- listed on Moscow's official database of accredited diplomats as the embassy's second secretary.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Previous administrations had focused on expelling immigrants who had committed crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

"That's preposterous!" exclaimed Igor, expelling saliva as he spoke.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar