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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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The sanctions for City have not yet been decided but potential punishments include expulsion from the league, points deductions and fines.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Possible penalties include massive points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Premier League rules do not directly make reference to such a sanction, with a fine, points deduction or expulsion listed as possible punishments.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

He was expelled from Prairie View A&M University in 1971 after protesting against the expulsion of the editor of the student newspaper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

SATURDAY, the day of rest, was the day chosen for our expulsion.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

The rush underscores growing anxiety among migrant communities -- many of whom lack proper documentation -- with rights groups warning of forced expulsions and limited legal protections.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Acknowledging the Pentagon expulsions, Iran’s embassy in South Africa posted photos on social media Friday x-ing out portraits of several top U.S. military officials fired in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026

Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave the country over allegations of spying, the latest in a series of expulsions of embassy staff from both sides.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

Mexican officials believe the expulsions have helped Sheinbaum avoid U.S. intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

I was in a pool of my own foul expulsions.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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