persona grata

Example Sentences

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Cavett: I was actually persona grata at the White House for a brief time.

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2016

"Dr. Alfaro replied that he was authorized by his Government to accept as persona grata anyone whose name should have been suggested by the Government of Colombia."

From Time Magazine Archive

Though he took candle in hand and marched devoutly in one of the many well-attended Corpus Christi parades last month, Vice Chancellor von Papen seemed no longer persona grata to the Church.

From Time Magazine Archive

Robert Frost should be persona grata to two opposing parties: Yankees who never touch poetry and poetry-bibbers who shy at Yankees.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are times, you know, when even the most enthusiastic ginger-ale specialist is not persona grata.

From The Old Game A Retrospect after Three and a Half Years on the Water-wagon by Blythe, Samuel G. (Samuel George)