expelled
Americanadjective
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driven or forced out or away; discharged.
She drew in a long puff, then eyed her cigarette thoughtfully through the slowly expelled smoke.
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cut off from membership or participation.
An expelled student will be removed from all classes and will not be permitted to reenroll.
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A ruling published July 8 by Spain’s Supreme Court made it harder for individuals who reach Ceuta by sea to be immediately expelled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"What we're seeing is a much more complex process. Matter falls in, the system processes it, and a surprising amount is expelled again."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The amount of material expelled could even be comparable to the amount that the black hole eventually consumes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Since escaping another monumental setback 13 days ago, Sinner's performances have expelled any doubts over how he might respond.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Theories that these kids were being expelled for this thing or that.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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