expulsions

plural of expulsion
as in deportations
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 expulsions Only 14 cases led to suspensions and seven to expulsions or dismissals. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Cornell’s investigation resulted in a range of punishments — including expulsions and suspensions. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026 University President Michael Kotlikoff said its disciplinary process resulted in two expulsions and two suspensions of at least two semesters. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Cornell has said the process led to a range of sanctions, including suspensions and expulsions, and the Chi Phi chapter was closed and remains barred from campus. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Cornell says its process ended in expulsions and suspensions. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
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deportations
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  • The Justice Department sued all 15 of the federal judges in Maryland over a standing order that temporarily blocks the immediate removal of immigrants challenging their deportations.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In May 2025, the Strength in Numbers/Verasight poll found voters trusted Republicans more than Democrats on immigration and deportations by an average of 15 points.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Expulsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expulsions. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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