expel

Example Sentences

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The former South Dakota governor's tenure was marked by an aggressive campaign to expel millions of undocumented migrants and high-profile photo ops.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Here’s another example: The government wanted to expel a Guatemalan refugee to Mexico.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The Democratic Party's Supreme Council had voted unanimously to expel Kim, a party spokesperson told reporters on Monday.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

In September 2020, Belarusian security officers tried to forcibly expel her from the country but at the border with Ukraine, she tore up her passport to prevent her deportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

What was the good of magicking himself out of his room if Hogwarts would expel him for doing it?

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling