expelling

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For years, Canada and India have had bitter relations, expelling diplomats and stalling trade talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Since then, the Traoré-led junta has tightened its grip on the country, expelling French forces, adopting an assertive nationalist stance and recently reinstating the death penalty, including for crimes of high treason.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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

“Mother Ermentrude did not even consult the bishop, but wasted no time in expelling her from our midst,” she goes on.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein