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Recent Examples of eviction
Some are dealing with substance use, some with mental health challenges, some with a job loss or eviction that pushed them over the edge.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The federal eviction moratorium lasted from September 2020 through July 2021, and was among the pandemic’s most divisive policies.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
In response to the shutdown, AFGE Local 1260 secured a sponsor for Senate Bill 1155, which would protect federal workers from eviction during and for 30 days following a shutdown, Mudrock said.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
On homelessness, Becerra wants to establish a $150-million annual homelessness prevention fund that would help people in high-risk neighborhoods pay rent and fight eviction or foreclosure.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The ordinance, which the City Council passed 8-5, would temporarily require landlords to wait 45 days — instead of the customary 30 — before bringing an eviction notice to the renter.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Last week, Ball’s manager appeared in court to fight eviction from former Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton’s old apartment.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Deed theft has come to the forefront of NYC politics after Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested last week for protesting an eviction.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The federal eviction moratorium lasted from September 2020 through July 2021, and was among the pandemic’s most divisive policies.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
In response to the shutdown, AFGE Local 1260 secured a sponsor for Senate Bill 1155, which would protect federal workers from eviction during and for 30 days following a shutdown, Mudrock said.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
On homelessness, Becerra wants to establish a $150-million annual homelessness prevention fund that would help people in high-risk neighborhoods pay rent and fight eviction or foreclosure.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The ordinance, which the City Council passed 8-5, would temporarily require landlords to wait 45 days — instead of the customary 30 — before bringing an eviction notice to the renter.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Last week, Ball’s manager appeared in court to fight eviction from former Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton’s old apartment.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Deed theft has come to the forefront of NYC politics after Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested last week for protesting an eviction.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eviction
Noun
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The elevated design will affect 11 parks and several greenways, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Asked later about the possibility of the governor facing a deposition, Jeff LeMaster, a spokesman for Griffin's office, said the case was still in the early stages of planning for discovery.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 May 2026
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Promptly showing emails, documents, deposition testimony, and social media posts that contradict Musk’s testimony, the lawyer pushed the billionaire to make concessions before the jury on many topics Musk tried to deflect.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following his ouster, Sunnis were the most impacted by purges of public institutions, generating resentment and a feeling of disenfranchisement that in some cases manifested in the rise of Sunni extremist groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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When Opiela was appointed to the commission in 2022, communication between the board and staff was limited, and a clash of personalities ultimately led to the executive director’s ouster.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Rockets star Kevin Durant, who was ruled out of Game 4 with a left ankle sprain, reacted to the Ayton’s ejection with a move of his own.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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James expressed frustration with Thiero’s ejection in his postseason debut.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four waves of protest since 2017 have explicitly demanded its overthrow.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Washington at one point also pushed for the overthrow of Iran’s theocracy.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Eviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviction. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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