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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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A member of the public was killed after handling the delivery device, a discarded perfume bottle, triggering the largest Western expulsion in decades of Russian diplomats alleged to be spies.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But this may well be headed to an expulsion vote, unless Cherfilus-McCormick resigns first.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

She said she backed Millar's expulsion of Evans, adding "I've had to do similar things myself".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Ma’s unexplained absence and He’s expulsion have left the Politburo with 22 publicly active members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

His approach had been to offer me a drink, and when that had failed he had threatened; he had tried flattery, and when that had failed he had hinted at expulsion.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright