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banishment

[ban-ish-muhnt] / ˈbæn ɪʃ mənt /


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In practice, though, the museum friends and the beach friends are forming opposing factions, and the vegetarian friend is hovering between malnourishment and total banishment.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

If the league finds he committed another violation, Jackson could face a six-game suspension or possible banishment for at least one year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The opprobrium that ensued in the course of a shamelessly one-sided trial shredded their reputations, cost them their jobs and led to an incurable banishment from public life.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

However, some viewers have speculated on social media that Hugo's surprise banishment might have prompted the the secret traitor's identity to be revealed earlier than expected.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2026

When his father had agreed to pay all the expenses of banishment, it was just another one of his buyouts.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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