blackball

Example Sentences

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The staffers spoke on the condition of anonymity because of concerns about retaliation or blackballing in the small world of American museums.

From Washington Post

Then he abruptly banished her, privately questioning her loyalty and moving to blackball her across Republican politics.

From New York Times

Ms. Greene recalled it as the first time she had heard from somebody she trusted that Mr. McCarthy had defended her, rather than conspired with Democrats to blackball her.

From New York Times

“They face industry blackballing and fewer professional opportunities when they speak out,” Williams said.

From Seattle Times

He warned that if Democrats blackball the state’s primary, New Hampshire voters will remember in the general election, potentially putting at risk the state’s four electoral votes, which Biden won in 2020.

From Washington Post