estrangement

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

With my estrangement from my daughter, I learned that I needed to stop defending, stop explaining and take responsibility for my part in the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Farnum said that Negron and Hutton reconciled last year after decades of estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

This estrangement was not formalized: I just didn’t feel like seeing him, or hearing his voice, so I didn’t.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover