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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blacklisting
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Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026 -
The Razorback Foundation has 10 donor levels -- excluding an entry-level amount for young alumni -- ranging from the Razorback level at $50-$99 per year to the Broyles-Matthews Diamond level at $40,000 or more per year.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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It was last renovated in the 1990s by Andrés Balazs, who gave it a more contemporary feel without eliminating old-school charms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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By eliminating heavy abrasion, jeans are less lightly to breakdown prematurely.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors — a ruling with repercussions across the country.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Google made sweepstakes ineligible for advertising certification, effectively blackballing them.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the past, the Young Money rapper has accused Roc Nation of blackballing her and also owing her $200 million.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit seeks financial compensation for destruction of the campus, as well as injunctive relief aimed at preventing Edison from causing more wildfires in the future.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Exercise and protein can also help regulate your body’s metabolism, preventing a spike in blood sugar.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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Preventing public input The restroom language was abruptly added to a bill that had been solely focused on prohibiting the Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on state identification documents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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Democrats are seeking changes to immigration enforcement in exchange for their votes to continue funding the government, including requiring federal agents to wear body cameras, ending the crackdown in Minneapolis and other cities and prohibiting agents from wearing masks.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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While going on a spiel about the pitfalls of ostracizing family members for voting MAGA, the TV personality pivoted to his personal experience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
21 Nov. 2025
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By focusing so much on the Jewish people and the Jewish state, these provocateurs have a much broader goal in mind than merely ostracizing America's small Jewish minority.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Blacklisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blacklisting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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