expelling
- present participle of expel.
Example Sentences
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Over the weekend, several House lawmakers suggested expelling both Swalwell and Gonzales, who had already dropped his re-election bid after admitting having an affair with an aide.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
That has put pressure on Lebanon’s delicate sectarian balance, with some communities expelling the displaced Shiites or not allowing them to come in the first place for fear of being targeted by Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
In a statement released on X on Tuesday, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said the government was expelling Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Shibani and declared him persona non grata.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
India has repeatedly dismissed the Canadian allegations, which sent relations into freefall, with both nations expelling a string of top diplomats in 2024.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
It’s been making strange gurgling sounds and expelling six-month-old-rotten-egg smells.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
