alienate
Example Sentences
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China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner, meaning that Wellington must be careful not to totally alienate Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
But McLaughlin did not merely alienate the judiciary; she consistently undermined the administration’s legal arguments, sabotaging lawyers’ efforts to cover up unlawful conduct by boasting about it on social media.
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026
He thinks such an approach can alienate those with families, as well as experienced older workers who "can actually work far less and achieve much more because they know what they're doing".
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
Tefu did his best to alienate me as well.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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