ostracize

Example Sentences

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It hosts many animals that previously were injured, ostracized from their social groups or illegally kept as pets — such as Neil.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone presenting information not approved by the ruler is denounced and belittled, ostracized and denied access.

From Salon

A robbery suspect sucker-punched him, he says, and his colleagues ostracized him for failing to retaliate with a beating.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the version that did make it to the screen, where Elio feels ostracized because of his obsession with extraterrestrial life and all its possibilities, remains relevant.

From Los Angeles Times

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