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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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It ordered the expulsion of a Russian embassy staff member in late July.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling put some limits on the government’s ability to immediately send back migrants intercepted at sea, though legal experts told Reuters that this does not prevent their eventual expulsion.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

Fernández had been booked minutes earlier for dissent, and the second yellow card led to his expulsion, forcing Argentina to finish shorthanded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

"Ample evidence demonstrates that baby rattlers, like adults, can control their venom expulsion, the adults possess and deliver far more venom when biting, and the adults cause substantially more severe symptoms in snakebite victims."

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

The bad thing, of course, is that there is always the possibility of actual expulsion.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

She launched a legal fight that has led to expulsions, suspensions and now a lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

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

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

Also replaced were eight disgraced military commanders, whose expulsions from the party over severe disciplinary violations and “duty-related crimes” were announced last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

Then he laughed without sound, without moving his lips; it was three short expulsions of breath forced upward through his nostrils by the heaving of his chest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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