Sentences

blackball in a sentence

n.

πŸ“š Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

To blackball means to exclude or ostracize someone from a group or organization, often by voting against them or spreading negative information.

Sample Sentences

  1. The committee decided to blackball him after the scandal broke.
  2. She feared that speaking out would blackball her from future opportunities.
  3. The club’s members voted to blackball anyone who violated the rules.
  4. Being blackballed in the industry can be devastating for an aspiring actor.
  5. He realized that his controversial opinions might lead to being blackballed.
  6. The organization faced backlash for attempting to blackball dissenting voices.
  7. They were quick to blackball anyone who disagreed with their ideology.
  8. It’s disheartening to see someone blackballed for standing up for their beliefs.
  9. The rumor of his unethical behavior led to his blackballing from the league.
  10. After being blackballed, she had to find a new profession entirely.
  11. The committee decided to blackball the candidate due to his controversial past.
  12. After the scandal, several members of the club were eager to blackball him from future events.
  13. She feared that speaking out would lead her colleagues to blackball her from promotions.
  14. In the competitive world of theater, one bad review could blackball an actor's chances for good roles.
  15. The organization was quick to blackball anyone who spoke against its policies.
  16. He was blackballed from the fraternity after a disagreement over a major decision.
  17. To blackball someone often means to ostracize them without any formal explanation.
  18. The unfair practice of blackballing can hinder a person's career for years.
  19. Many felt the decision to blackball her was unjust given her contributions to the team.
  20. Despite his talent, he was blackballed by industry insiders who didn't want to see new faces.