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
  • 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
  • Suspensions and expulsions are associated with negative outcomes, including lower educational achievement, decreased likelihood of graduating high school and depression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of expulsions
Noun
  • The country singer also asked fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Rights, which helps children whose parents have faced deportations, during the opening night of her tour in Chicago back in August.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But ongoing deportations from the United States threaten to bring these transfers, which are a lifeline for the country’s economy and its people, to a halt.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of deportations

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“Relegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegations. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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