blackball

Example Sentences

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And the reason for that compulsive work ethic was her unofficial blackballing by “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson, for the crime of accepting Fox's offer to host her own talk show.

From Salon

Then again, maybe that’s a popcorn kernel for critics and other nerds, like another episode’s throwaway line from a former journalist who says she got blackballed for sucker-punching Rex Reed.

From Salon

“If I fight Rocky … I’m already not liked … so if I’m fighting him I’m definitely getting blackballed. All the labels like him and work with him,” Ephron said.

From Los Angeles Times

She also said he had subsequently "blackballed" her in the modelling world.

From BBC

Siwa's experience with Nickelodeon led the star to big heights, even though she alleged that they blackballed her.

From Salon