blackball in the PONS Dictionary

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Sears was later blackballed from the fraternity for the incident.
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Using some of the most cruel hazing tactics possible, they subsequently blackballed her.
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Wade himself was hit with a five-year show-cause order, which effectively blackballed him from the collegiate ranks until 1995.
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He s blackballed from the column and loses all his clients.
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However, he was soon blackballed from court because of his working-class background and shrewd business practices.
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Members were voted on by blackball ballot, with two blackballs sufficient for rejection.
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There is no secrecy, no blackball, and no chapter or member discrimination on the basis of race, color or creed.
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New members had to be approved by a secret ballot, and existing members could blackball candidates.
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After reaching the top of a long waiting list, there is a possibility of being blackballed.
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During the interview, the duo also explained a few experiences surrounding the rap feud including being blackballed from various award shows where the feuding rapper would perform.
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