deport
verb (used with object)
to expel (an alien) from a country; banish.
have deported
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present perfectof deport.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ugandan authorities say they have deported more than 100 Congolese since last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
On Friday, Australian player Nick Kyrgios said the country "shouldn't have" deported Djokovic.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
Russian courts have deported thousands of foreigners after quick hearings on alleged immigration violations.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Hoping to speed up their exodus, Lebanon and Turkey have deported hundreds of Syrians since April in what rights groups consider a violation of international law.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
“We are intelligent, dignified people. That is why they have deported us. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Alexandras Lukas. I am an attorney from Kaunas.”
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
