persona non grata

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She said her husband has become persona non grata — “canceled,” in her words — and that the allegations will continue to cast a shade over his career “even if he’s exonerated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It declared Basilio Gutierrez persona non grata but did not offer a specific reason for the decision.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

"He is persona non grata, and that's not because he did anything wrong ... that's because of the world we live in," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Favored lackey one day, persona non grata the next.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix