alienating
Example Sentences
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Whether you’re a young politician looking to avoid alienating your peers, or a senior representative not looking to upset the apple cart, there’s little incentive to squabble over the way things have always been done.
From Salon β Sep. 2, 2026
But the move risks alienating customers who already may be grumbling about the complex array of ticket options when it comes time to book a flight.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 13, 2026
"He's navigating a very fine line between keeping his constituents happy and not angering or alienating President Trump," he told the BBC.
From BBC β Aug. 10, 2026
Cracker Barrel must decide between appealing to its most loyal diners or potentially alienating them by breaking from its roots.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 29, 2026
Though Fischer was alienating some people, such as Jack and Ethel Collins, who’d been virtual grandparents to him, he did remain close to his mother, as their ongoing correspondence at the time indicates.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
