expulsive
Example Sentences
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In addition to the Alien franchise making its grand expulsive return this spring, doppelgänger release Life will likewise set an intelligent life form on a crew of unsuspecting astronauts trapped on a spacecraft.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2017
Elimination can only be secured by a proper expulsive effort.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Her first labour; very strong expulsive pains; soft parts at first being very rigid, then gradually giving way after six hours' use of the inhaler.
From Parturition without Pain or Loss of Consciousness by Townley, James
Great indeed is the expulsive power of a new principle!
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
Everywhere throughout the South this expulsive process has already proceeded far and stiff proceeds apace.
From The Color Line A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn by Smith, William Benjamin