estrangement
Example Sentences
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Eston’s decision led to estrangement from his brother Madison, the only one of the four surviving Jefferson-Hemings offspring to remain in the Black community.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Goodman often speaks to her more than 660,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok about estrangement and “emotionally immature” parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The estrangement lasted 10 years, despite her mom repeatedly trying to reach her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Davis wrote: “The opposite of estrangement is not reconciliation, it’s peace.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
My declaration to end our forty-eight-hour estrangement didn't slow down my dad's crying, but I could tell his emotions had taken on a different form.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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