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expelling

  • present participle of expel.

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Eventually she broke with her father entirely in 2015, expelling him from the party over his views on the Holocaust.

From BBC Jul. 5, 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

“Mother Ermentrude did not even consult the bishop, but wasted no time in expelling her from our midst,” she goes on.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein