- present participle of oust.
ousting
Example Sentences
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Any form of ousting would prove a severe test of diplomacy.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
After ousting Alcaraz, Shelton is now the second-highest ranked player remaining in the draw after world number two Alexander Zverev.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
On Tuesday, two progressive congressional candidates in Michigan beat out establishment Democrats in House races — in one case, ousting an incumbent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The company argues that its ousting undermined Panama’s reputation as a reliable place to do business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
When I arrived at the theater a few mornings later, I was horrified to find that the company had drawn up a petition demanding the ousting of DeSheim.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
