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evict

[ih-vikt] / ɪˈvɪkt /


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On the few occasions when Trading Standards can shut a business permanently, it's generally by working with landlords, who evict tenants.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The company would likely try to evict him—as it had done to others, he said the employee told him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In 2023, the owners of the massive 712-unit Westside complex attempted to evict every single resident in order to install fire sprinklers and safety upgrades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

During their time in the Borders, they said they were reclaiming land stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago and refused to recognise the powers of the courts to evict them.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Paine, you didn’t need to escape. They were getting ready to evict you.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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