persona non grata
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Choi becoming persona non grata for pot hardly seemed fair in light of that horrifying revelation.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
She said her husband has become persona non grata — “canceled,” in her words — and that the allegations will continue to cast a shade over his career “even if he’s exonerated.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
Beirut declared Mohammad Reza Shibani persona non grata, but he’s still there, at his embassy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to quit the country, an Iranian diplomatic source has told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
The other members of the group became persona non grata one by one.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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