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exile

[eg-zahyl, ek-sahyl] / ˈɛg zaɪl, ˈɛk saɪl /




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Exile, in Joyce’s case, was determined and purposeful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Earlier this year, Simon Ekpa, leader of a breakaway faction of Ipob called Biafra Republic Government In Exile, was convicted in Finland of terrorism and other activities in Nigeria's south-east.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Then four years later, the Rolling Stones installed themselves on the Riviera for the challenging basement recording of "Exile on Main St."

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2023

Lately I’ve also been reading “Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor,” by Andrew Downie, a much harsher account of a very different member of the royal family.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

“Never! We must continue the search. Exile the traitor!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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