alienating
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Whether you’re a young politician looking to avoid alienating your peers, or a senior representative not looking to upset the apple cart, there’s little incentive to squabble over the way things have always been done.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Much of that universal appeal has been attributed to Parton's steadfast refusal to weigh into politics, for fear of alienating her fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the move risks alienating customers who already may be grumbling about the complex array of ticket options when it comes time to book a flight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The strategy, however, risks alienating Iran’s Arab neighbors and is delaying delivery of the economic relief badly needed by its economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Not a single story has a magical priest who is terribly to be feared because he knows ways of winning over the gods or alienating them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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