estranged
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The former first minister described her now estranged husband as a "key figure" in the party's success under her late predecessor Alex Salmond.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Murrell, the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is facing a lengthy jail sentence after pleading guilty on Monday.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Lindsie was estranged from her family for years over their suspicion that she had squealed to state and federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Murrell, the estranged husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, is accused of embezzling the funds between August 2010 and January 2023.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
As in: When I threw the ball at JB, I think I was estranged from myself, if that’s possible.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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