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are expelling

  • present progressive of expel.

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In a co-ordinated move, four EU countries are expelling more than 40 Russian diplomats suspected of spying.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2022

“We are expelling them further into the interior of Mexico, where it’s far more difficult to try again,” he said.

From Seattle Times Aug. 12, 2021

“We are expelling families. We are expelling single adults. And we’ve made a decision that we will not expel young, vulnerable children,” he said.

From Slate Mar. 21, 2021

“They are expelling a lot of people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2021

"They are using the pandemic as an excuse why they are expelling children."

From Salon May 21, 2020