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Recent Examples of ejection
In more mature planetary nebulae — or even in preplanetary nebulae that are closer to the end of their preplanetary stage (with hotter stars powering them) — the ejection process has been muddied by a thousand years or more of earlier ejecta being overtaken by faster-moving, more recent ejecta.
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Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Because the pre-planetary stage lasts only a few thousand years, the Egg Nebula provides scientists a chance to watch the ejection process practically in real time.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Georgia’s 15-point loss last month in Gainesville was nip and tuck until 6-foot-11, 260-pound sophomore Somoto Cyril’s ejection for elbowing the face of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu with the Gators leading 21-19.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
The play was reviewed to confirm the ejection, and rightly so.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Such behavior may result in ejection.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Green had his 24th ejection.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The penalties are severe and can result in ejection and suspension.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Because the pre-planetary stage lasts only a few thousand years, the Egg Nebula provides scientists a chance to watch the ejection process practically in real time.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Georgia’s 15-point loss last month in Gainesville was nip and tuck until 6-foot-11, 260-pound sophomore Somoto Cyril’s ejection for elbowing the face of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu with the Gators leading 21-19.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
The play was reviewed to confirm the ejection, and rightly so.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Such behavior may result in ejection.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Green had his 24th ejection.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The penalties are severe and can result in ejection and suspension.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ejection
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Johnson said before the demonstrations that students who participate in the protests will be marked absent from class, but would not be disciplined, such as with suspensions or expulsions.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
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On the first offense, a violator would be subject to immediate expulsion from the legislative chamber for the remainder of the day, a fine of not less than $500 but not exceeding $1,000, and referral to the chamber’s ethics committee.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two years before Tony Clark’s sudden resignation made Bruce Meyer the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Meyer composed a letter to quiet the union members calling for his ouster.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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News of Butler’s ouster appeared to have the effect that Hegseth desired as word spread across the military’s public-affairs community.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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In certain countries, including Portugal, Spain and Greece, digital nomad visas are a stepping stone into a more permanent relocation, helping people meet the residency requirements.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Our relocation specialists have an attention to detail and the highest quality standards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And some say Mercor is causing job displacement, replacing stable full-time careers with gig work that will contribute to AI taking human jobs.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and designed by Omega Architects, the all-aluminum cruiser was distinguished by a fast-displacement hull and a vertical stem (or plumb bow) that notched her multiple prestigious awards and inspired an entire Heesen series of 164-foot fast-cruisers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Time and again, Minnesota has stepped forward when the country needed a North Star, a leader in interstate collaboration, in health care, in labor rights, in education, in refugee resettlement, and in the long, unfinished work of racial justice.—
Marilyn Carlson Nelson,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nor is such resettlement likely to be economically feasible or sustainable for the descendants of the Chagossians to have a viable independent existence there.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Near burn scars, including from the Palisades and Eaton fires, evacuation warnings remain in effect through Wednesday.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The majority of these evacuation orders were lifted by late Tuesday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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So, no, at the moment no sign from the NBA of any Heat relief for the 2027 or ’28 first-round pick due to the Hornets from the trade for Terry Rozier, even in the wake of his banishment in the FBI gambling probe.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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But what also helped ensure his banishment was Johnny and Tara’s decision to act as a unit, thus splitting the non-Stephen vote.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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And ultimately, what matters more than one loud billionaire’s decision is the net migration of millionaires.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Through domestic migration, the Midwest gained 16,000 residents last year, compared to net losses of more than 175,000 residents in 2021 and 2022.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ejection. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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