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estrangement

[ih-streynj-muhnt] / ɪˈstreɪndʒ mənt /


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Pope Francis negotiated a resumption of diplomatic relations with Washington under president Barack Obama in 2015, after decades of Cold War estrangement.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“We Don’t Talk” appears to address her estrangement from her older sister, Haylie, while “Weather for Tennis” describes her tendency to keep the peace as a child of divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

From their perspective, an estrangement can help them protect their mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

And if your therapist is encouraging the estrangement, do some independent reflection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

A new house, away from Myrta’s parents, might be all the couple needed to end their growing estrangement.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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