alienate

Example Sentences

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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

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

But McLaughlin did not merely alienate the judiciary; she consistently undermined the administration’s legal arguments, sabotaging lawyers’ efforts to cover up unlawful conduct by boasting about it on social media.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Yet when the Broncos hired McDaniels in 2009, he managed to alienate both the team’s quarterback and star receiver before ever coaching a game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Rather than alienate his base, he simply added to it.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben