persona non grata

Example Sentences

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"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

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

"He has no power. 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

Japan lodged a protest over the since-removed social media post, and Takaichi's ruling party passed a resolution calling for the envoy to be declared persona non grata.

From Barron's

The pardon crowns Zhao’s efforts to leave behind his persona non grata status and return to his role as an industry titan feted by foreign leaders, with more riches than ever before.

From The Wall Street Journal