excommunication

Example Sentences

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From what you say, there is little room for middle ground between excommunication and open lines of communication.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Stankorb explained that this implies excommunication, "a serious threat for women who have no job or independent income."

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

During the first meeting with Rytting, Miller said John Goodrich, before his excommunication, had tried to backtrack on what he’d told Miller in confession.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

Such a label was tantamount to excommunication, an extreme concern as most of the accusers’ relatives are also Scientologists, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2023

The entire village was witness to the excommunication.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya