banished

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After Anthony’s dog savaged another man’s hog—hogs being precious in New Netherland—the couple was banished in 1639 to Long Island, where the two started a new life on land the Dutch wished to colonize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Even Ron Funches joked on Instagram that he wanted some salmon “to go” after he was banished.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol could be banished to death row on February 19 when he fronts court over his disastrous bid to impose martial law.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Once considered a box-office king for hits like ‘Rush Hour,’ Ratner was banished during #MeToo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

He pointedly banished any hint of rancor from his voice, even though he knew he wasn’t going to like her answer.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner