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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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Southampton beat Middlesbrough over two legs in the play-off semi-final but, after Saints' expulsion, Boro were reinstated to the final and went on to lose to Hull City.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Fernández had been booked minutes earlier for dissent, and the second yellow card led to his expulsion, forcing Argentina to finish shorthanded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

"Ample evidence demonstrates that baby rattlers, like adults, can control their venom expulsion, the adults possess and deliver far more venom when biting, and the adults cause substantially more severe symptoms in snakebite victims."

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

The expulsion is part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s crackdown on officials pursuing flashy projects and rash policies during an economic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

SATURDAY, the day of rest, was the day chosen for our expulsion.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

The rush underscores growing anxiety among migrant communities -- many of whom lack proper documentation -- with rights groups warning of forced expulsions and limited legal protections.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

Mexican officials believe the expulsions have helped Sheinbaum avoid U.S. intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 3, 2025

Outside the hall, as the wind whipped in off the Mersey, a small group of protesters sought to highlight the expulsions.

From BBC Nov. 30, 2025

Also replaced were eight disgraced military commanders, whose expulsions from the party over severe disciplinary violations and “duty-related crimes” were announced last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

Then he laughed without sound, without moving his lips; it was three short expulsions of breath forced upward through his nostrils by the heaving of his chest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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