ostracism

Example Sentences

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The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.

From Los Angeles Times

He insisted on creating odd-looking buildings and incorporating unusual materials, leading to a lengthy period of ostracism and rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its leaders used cult-like tactics such as “love-bombing” and social ostracism to push people beyond their comfort zones, and to isolate and punish dissenters.

From Los Angeles Times

Blessedly, such ostracism has not been the case, and one has to assume that much of that is on Manville’s part.

From Salon

"That review identified evidence of a concerning practice of social ostracism among students, often referred to as a cancel culture," the coroner said.

From BBC