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Examples of cast out in a Sentence
cast them out of the tribe for violating sacred traditions
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Rejection by the group could lead to death, as those cast out were at the mercy of predators and harsh environments.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Other countries sought to accommodate, sequester, or cast out the migrants—mostly to no avail.
—Alexander Betts, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
Was your family still part of the organization when you were cast out?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Many of these youths are being cast out by conservative religious families.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cast out was
in the 14th century
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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20out. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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