as in expulsions
the forced removal from a homeland
the relegation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps during World War II
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Recent Examples of relegations
That’s a significant rise from prior ownership’s 14-year tenure, when the organization had more relegations (two) than European tournament qualifications (one).
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegations
Noun
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The data is categorized into removals, enforcement returns, administrative returns and Title 42 expulsions — which were carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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This antisemitic myth has led to expulsions and murders of Jews for centuries.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In June, the State Department moved $250 million to DHS for voluntary deportations.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Migrant advocates say the court’s actions have already cost some Venezuelans jobs, homes and even led to deportations.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Relegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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