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banishment

[ban-ish-muhnt] / ˈbæn ɪʃ mənt /


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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

Let’s say you were ordered deported and you now faced banishment from your country.

From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026

The first time the chests of chance were wheeled out to settle a banishment vote was back in episode five, when contestants couldn't decide whether to evict Reece or Amanda.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

In the rear of the skiff sat Edwin, a quiet, potbellied Tlingit elder who had helped arrange Cole’s banishment.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen


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