estrangement
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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
In her thoughtful piece this week, Elizabeth Bernstein looks at how some therapists are encouraging estrangement from family as a means of self-care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Critics warn that estrangement has long-term consequences, and research shows those who cut ties often experience higher rates of depression.
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
It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement Hobbits are relatives of ours: far nearer to us than Elves, or even than Dwarves.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing estrangement
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