be alienated from
Example Sentences
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The dictates evoked sharp criticism from some members of the body, who claimed to be alienated from the decision-making process.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2015
In this context, the doctrine effectively means that parkland in New York State cannot be alienated from public use by local governments without Albany’s consent.
From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2015
They tend to be alienated from the folks around them.
From Salon • May 18, 2013
And that is good, as I would hate to be alienated from a city that I came to love over time.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2011
If his trick succeeded, the Princess, whom it was most important to keep in good humour, would be alienated from the government by the disgrace of Marlborough.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
