expelling

Example Sentences

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As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

That has put pressure on Lebanon’s delicate sectarian balance, with some communities expelling the displaced Shiites or not allowing them to come in the first place for fear of being targeted by Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

India has repeatedly dismissed the Canadian allegations, which sent relations into freefall, with both nations expelling a string of top diplomats in 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

He uses the word “multibillionaire” twice as if expelling a bad taste from his mouth and paints a clichéd picture of their “300-foot yachts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“It should acclimatize in just another second. Keep expelling gas.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton