Example Sentences

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France and Germany are expelling Russian diplomats in response to the discoveries in Bucha.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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