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Furthermore, the most recent joint intervention between the U.S. and Japan to support the sinking Japanese yen was carried out in a way that could further alienate the global investor community, Rosenberg said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

A point they do argue — that picking on billionaires will alienate them, push them out of California and tank the state’s budget — is at least plausible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

“At times like this you can see a glut of genre movies made by people who have no idea what they’re doing, and that can alienate audiences.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

On “The View,” he was calm, self-deprecating at times and careful not to alienate outright.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

We knew that this would alienate both them and the other parties on the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

In the episode, Scotty Bristol is portrayed as a demanding, abrasive boss who alienates his writers.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025

What alienates young people is how opera can often be presented.

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2024

“I’m trying not to do anything that alienates anyone,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

She alienates Bonnie and the whole team with bloated speeches, anti-mediocrity platitudes, bursts of temper and displays of ingratitude.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

“These are just rumors and gossip. The proverbs say ‘He who harps on a matter alienates his friend.’

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

Luxury brands have alienated some shoppers by raising prices too quickly without much innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Granted, neither Gallego nor Murphy have alienated their constituencies with these ideas, but it’s a far cry from their personas when they were first elected.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

With a few posts, they alienated the very supporters who championed them as living proof of redemption.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

She went on to be the UN rights chief, a sensitive role in which she alienated some countries, especially China, which mauled her for reporting on Beijing's alleged abuses of the country's Uyghur minority group.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

But while Charles always felt alienated and alone, James grew up surrounded by loving family and friends.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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 ● Sep. 2, 2026

In 1977, she became a crossover pop sensation, but instead of alienating her base, she grew her audience.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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 ● Aug. 13, 2026

“But he risks alienating the working-class supporters who form the National Rally’s core electorate,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

If I preached unity, I must act like a unifier, even at the risk of perhaps alienating some of my own colleagues.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela