expel
Example Sentences
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The former South Dakota governor's tenure was marked by an aggressive campaign to expel millions of undocumented migrants and high-profile photo ops.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Before initiating military action to expel Iraqi invaders from Kuwait, President George H.W.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Here’s another example: The government wanted to expel a Guatemalan refugee to Mexico.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026
The woman cried and begged guards for days after to help her get pills to expel the fetuses — help that did not come before Pineda left the facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
It was not for them to expel or annihilate it.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.