alienate

Example Sentences

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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

He thinks such an approach can alienate those with families, as well as experienced older workers who "can actually work far less and achieve much more because they know what they're doing".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, which is so grateful to have you as adoring readers but will sue you in North Carolina if you alienate your affection for us.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

She wants to be seen as principled and reasonable without ever taking a stand that would alienate a lucrative audience segment.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

We knew that this would alienate both them and the other parties on the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela