as in to out
to drive or force out
the theater manager booted out the audience members who were making a disturbance
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He’s had at least 70 yards in 14 consecutive postseason games — averaging 99.1 yards per outing over that stretch.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025 -
Wiener’s office cited the case of a transgender woman in Stanislaus County who successfully sued to have her court records made private after she was forcibly outed on social media and at work by anonymous internet trolls , as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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The crash occurred when the woman heading eastbound on South Brookville Drive near Hall Meadow Road drove onto the sidewalk on a curve and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn and ejecting her, according to San Diego police.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire officials said two people were ejected and located under one of the cars.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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King’s request to dismiss the federal agencies also said U.S. District Courts have jurisdiction on Freedom of Information Act requests in civil matters, as well as the claims alleging the State Department was negligent.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Gerlach allegedly dismissed Walker’s findings and fired Mitchell anyway, according to the lawsuit.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Whatever demons were cast out by Day and Ohio State on the field in Atlanta were long gone from Columbus as well.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The pastor has gained a large social media following for his conservative political stances and the launch of a mass-deliverance ministry that involves casting out evil spirits.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
5 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff’s deputies and Volusia County Animal Services officers chased and captured the dogs, who were then confiscated and are being held in quarantine, the statement said.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Icons glitter, shimmy, bounce, and in other ways evade the chasing eye.—
Joel Khalili,
WIRED,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Drag Queen was the first traitor to be caught and banished by the faithfuls.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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For instance, long runs that might have once banished you to the couch for the rest of the weekend should eventually start to feel more routine.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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Helen married King Menelaus of Sparta, then ran off with Paris from Troy, precipitating the 10-year Trojan War as a Greek alliance fought to get Helen back.—
Karl Kirchwey,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fleury, however, can be seen dragging the woman from her car further into the parking lot before ultimately stealing her winnings and running off.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Laker fans were being either kicked out or asked to remove their Laker jerseys or jackets in The Wall.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Given that the score finished 2-2 in regular time, Ancelotti's men might have easily been kicked out of the competition at the last 16 phase but instead marched on to quarterfinals thanks to a brace from Endrick completed either side of a Fede Valverde strike.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Boot (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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