relegations

noun

plural of relegation
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 Burnley have become something of a yo-yo club over the past five years, bouncing between the top two divisions with two promotions and three relegations. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Mexico’s first division, Liga MX, whose television viewership in the United States exceeds that of the English Premier League and MLS combined, paused relegations for six seasons in 2020 due to the financial uncertainty brought on by COVID-19. — Kirk Bowman, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 Mercedes-Benz has ruled the 2026 Formula 1 season under the sport’s new relegations, with wins in each of the first six races. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
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  1. expulsions
  2. deportations
Noun
  • Among other goals, the plan looks to close academic gaps, double the number of Black male teachers and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following the 2014 guidance, many school districts shifted away from suspensions and expulsions, adopting restorative justice policies that prioritize dialogue over punishment.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of expulsions
Noun
  • Federal judges in Massachusetts and California have ruled these deportations to be unconstitutional.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The third-country deportations also include places so dangerous the State Department warns Americans to not travel there, like the Central African Republic, a landlocked country where armed conflict and violent crime are rampant.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deportations

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“Relegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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