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"London-only cultural events alienate many families north of Watford," she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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

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

He had hoped, selfishly, that it might alienate her, provoke her.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

What’s constantly baffling is how much affection Holmes has for her repugnant husband, no matter how much he twists stories or alienates the film crew.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 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

“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

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

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

Reverend Holman said to their mother, as if Rafik and Liyana weren’t present, “Your children must feel alienated here, don’t they?”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

Businesses big and small have found themselves hard-pressed to plough ahead with drastic price hikes to avoid alienating customers.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

The debate highlights a wider challenge for broadcasters: how do you attract new audiences without alienating existing ones?

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Their crippling codependence is alienating, as if there really were only one of them.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 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

All while he was attempting to establish a life in Budapest, and yet alienating everyone around him, Bobby was also trying to win over Zita.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady