alienate

He said the nights were a way to "include them... and not alienate our current members".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The music must be special in some way, yet not so far removed from the familiar as to alienate core audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

His buffoonish bravado and frequent failures alienate everyone who is not completely in his camp.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

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

How could he have been so blind as not to see how dangerous it might be for him to alienate the one impartial party, his one potential ally?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Mr. Reid is an engaging leading man, and Rapp either charms or alienates everyone he meets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

And so EU member states are selecting strategic partners that they believe suit their national needs, even if that alienates or irritates fellow member states.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

I stand up and talk about policy change, even when it alienates my allies.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

This is getting so weird, it alienates most people who hear about it.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2024

“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

After returning from the front, many soldiers feel alienated as they face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their relationships and careers in the civilian world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The British tabloid the Daily Mail reported that Guilfoyle had alienated staff with questionable behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

From the moment she walked onto the stage at his public memorial in Arizona to fireworks more suited for a World Series championship, Erika Kirk has alienated people, even drawing accusations of faking her sorrow.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

Dad looked at me, waiting for me to give an opinion, but I felt alienated from myself.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Instead of alienating our allies, we should collaborate with them to ensure that multinational corporations aren’t playing us off each other.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

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

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

Worried about alienating the boy, Franz said little during such outbursts and let him rant.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer