persona non grata
Example Sentences
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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
One cabinet minister told BBC Newsnight that Mandelson was now "persona non grata".
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Ladd Devine himself had never attended a session; and Horsethief Shorty Wilson was persona non grata because although everyone knew he cheated, nobody could catch him at it; hence, Shorty was impossible to beat.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
