blackballing

Example Sentences

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And the reason for that compulsive work ethic was her unofficial blackballing by “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson, for the crime of accepting Fox's offer to host her own talk show.

From Salon • May 14, 2025

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 • Apr. 20, 2023

He won a multimillion-dollar settlement in 2019 after he accused the league of blackballing him because of his protests.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2020

Leger’s blackballing might have something do with the controversies over control of the convention center’s funds, but we can’t know that because of the secrecy surrounding Peterson’s actions.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2020

They wouldn't have dreamed of blackballing any one proposed by a popular man like you, and Mr Breitstein asked you personally to use your influence—you told me so.'

From Uneasy Money by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)