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expelling

Expelling (noun) means the act of forcing someone or something out. Example: “The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom.”

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The act of forcing someone or something out.
"The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom."

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In plain EnglishThe -ing noun form of "expel" — the act of driving something or someone out.

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expellings plural

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What does “expelling” mean?

The word “expelling” means the act of forcing someone or something out. In plain terms, the -ing noun form of "expel" — the act of driving something or someone out.

How do you use “expelling” in a sentence?

Here is “expelling” used in a sentence: “The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom.”

What part of speech is “expelling”?

“Expelling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of expelling?

"expelling" (noun) means the act of forcing someone or something out.

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