ostracized

Example Sentences

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Her being ostracized in season 2 is a direct result of her bad decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Sparks and season-ticket holders for Angel City Football Club, wondering why there weren’t any bars in Los Angeles where they could comfortably watch women’s sports without feeling ostracized.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

The night ends early, and Craig is ostracized from the group.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

After a while, she continued, “It was so hard on my dad. He and Liz were ostracized by the tribe, and that hurt so much. They needed family and support, and they didn’t have any.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann