persona non grata
Example Sentences
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Choi becoming persona non grata for pot hardly seemed fair in light of that horrifying revelation.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to quit the country, an Iranian diplomatic source has told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
All this made Mr. Amodei persona non grata in the Trump administration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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
The other members of the group became persona non grata one by one.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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