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expel

[ik-spel] / ɪkˈspɛl /




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“It’s really important at this moment that the House act to expel these men who have been seriously and credibly accused of wrongdoing,” said McGehee, a former executive director of the ethics watchdog Issue One.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The former South Dakota governor's tenure was marked by an aggressive campaign to expel millions of undocumented migrants and high-profile photo ops.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Before initiating military action to expel Iraqi invaders from Kuwait, President George H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The Germans were running out of time to expel us, they argued .

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel




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