persona grata
Example Sentences
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Cavett: I was actually persona grata at the White House for a brief time.
From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2016
Washington denied any involvement, however, and calmer heads in Lisbon declared that Carlucci was still persona grata.
From Time Magazine Archive
The U. S. Secretary of State caused the German Government to be informed by cable that the President and Government of the U. S. considered Dr. von Prittwitz persona grata.
From Time Magazine Archive
When at New Haven, or Princeton, or Cambridge, Mass., or Cambridge, Eng., he is persona grata among a group of serious-minded young men distinguished by their piety and their wealth.
From Time Magazine Archive
She determined to try her fortunes once more upon the stage, and found, of course, as a celebrity, that she was persona grata to the managers and agents.
From Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties by Edmund B. d'Auvergne
