expel

Example Sentences

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In September 2020, Belarusian security officers tried to forcibly expel her from the country but at the border with Ukraine, she tore up her passport to prevent her deportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Circuit Court of Appeals requires an “explicit” order of removal before the government can expel a noncitizen; an implication gleaned from a separate order cannot suffice.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

The woman cried and begged guards for days after to help her get pills to expel the fetuses — help that did not come before Pineda left the facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

France is unable to expel any Algerians back home due to the current crisis -- the authorities there generally refuse to take them back.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

I lay down bowl using the L in expel.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam