as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
he suddenly snapped and began eructing his repressed anger
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The crash ejected the rider, who was then struck by another vehicle.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Harrison had 17 points and three rebounds before she was ejected.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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At one point in the series, a frustrated Knicks fan appeared to try to spit at Young.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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However, just two days before Spain’s opening game against Portugal, Lopetegui was fired and expelled from the team camp.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The conference and its members could decide to not play Texas Tech, and through an amendment process, the bylaws permit the conference to suspend or even expel a school.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts, who looked down at his card when the throw was in the air, was already thinking through extra innings when the crowd erupted again.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Crewdson points out a phone booth in the background, fitting for Bridgers’ upcoming smartphone-free tour, and the xenon lamp emitting that beam of light.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Astronomers analyze these patterns, including which colors are emitted, absorbed or reflected, to gauge the size, temperature and composition of objects in space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and additional information will be released Monday.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Eruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruct. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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