banishment
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But unfortunately, by the time Rausch steps up to defend him, the innocent comic is beyond any chance of clemency at the banishment round table.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
If the NFL were to determine that Jackson violated its personal conduct policy, he could be subject to a six-game suspension or banishment from the league, with an opportunity to appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Let’s say you were ordered deported and you now faced banishment from your country.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026
Part hobo, part insult comic, part performance artist, Diogenes flaunted his disregard for convention in ways that scandalized the bourgeoisie of Athens and, later, Corinth, after his banishment from Sinope became permanent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
And Cade frequently wasn't doing anything to justify his banishment.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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