expelling

Example Sentences

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Romania said it was closing the Russian consulate in the Black Sea city of Constanta and expelling the consul general, prompting Moscow to threaten a similar response.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Over the weekend, several House lawmakers suggested expelling both Swalwell and Gonzales, who had already dropped his re-election bid after admitting having an affair with an aide.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

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

"That's preposterous!" exclaimed Igor, expelling saliva as he spoke.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar