as in deportation
the forced removal from a homeland
the ruthless expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British
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Recent Examples of expulsion
But a scathing House Ethics Committee report preceded the expulsion vote for Santos.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Based on the outcome of the hearing, the Ethics Committee could recommend expulsion, which could prompt Democrats to support removing her.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
One bill would require a 12-month expulsion for students who injure school staff.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Iranian officials have called for massive reparations, the expulsion of US forces from the region, and to make the Strait’s toll booth status more permanent, with every passing ship required to pay Tehran for transit.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Based on the outcome of the hearing, the Ethics Committee could recommend expulsion, which could prompt Democrats to support removing her.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
One bill would require a 12-month expulsion for students who injure school staff.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Iranian officials have called for massive reparations, the expulsion of US forces from the region, and to make the Strait’s toll booth status more permanent, with every passing ship required to pay Tehran for transit.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expulsion
deportation
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But Young’s order reveals the scope of the deportation operation, which both governments have kept largely quiet.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security detained Avila without bond and began deportation proceedings.—
AUDREY McAVOY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Expulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expulsion. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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