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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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The California Democrat and Texas Republican said they planned to leave Congress in the wake of sexual-misconduct allegations that sparked calls for them to quit or face expulsion votes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The two coordinated to threaten both men with forced expulsion votes if they didn’t resign by 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Both Swalwell and Gonzales were facing the threat of an expulsion vote.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

They said they work closely with participants to improve their behavior — and turn to expulsion only as a last resort.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Probably he had said to someone to give something the old college try, and that had finished him; that would probably be grounds for expulsion at Harvard.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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