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estrangement

[ih-streynj-muhnt] / ɪˈstreɪndʒ mənt /


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Nica conducted 30 online interviews about how children and parents experience estrangement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

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

Goodman often speaks to her more than 660,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok about estrangement and “emotionally immature” parents.

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

At their first meeting after the estrangement, Bernard poured out the tale of his miseries and accepted consolation.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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