estrangement
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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
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
But the conflict hardened political and diplomatic estrangement, leaving little space even for limited normalisation.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Whatever the cause of their estrangement, the two rarely saw each other.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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