alienate
Example Sentences
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On “The View,” he was calm, self-deprecating at times and careful not to alienate outright.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
In doing so, he struck a delicate balance, as he had to shift production in a way that didn’t alienate Chinese consumers or cede market share to domestic Chinese competitors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner, meaning that Wellington must be careful not to totally alienate Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
As such, there's little to compare with the straightforward joy of Watermelon Sugar, or the keening desire of As It Was - but Styles isn't stupid enough to alienate his fanbase entirely.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
I neither wanted to offend the secretaries nor alienate my new colleague, so I settled on what seemed to me the most prudent course of action: I declined to have any tea at all.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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