alienating

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Speaking out carries the risk of alienating followers who vote differently, with Zirah and Baldy saying they do not plan to endorse any candidate.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But in the process it is alienating many Russians, especially young people, and depriving citizens of legitimate outlets for airing their grievances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Financial planners who brush off crypto and reject it outright risk alienating these potential clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

At times, the company’s frenzied acting becomes theatrically alienating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Though Fischer was alienating some people, such as Jack and Ethel Collins, who’d been virtual grandparents to him, he did remain close to his mother, as their ongoing correspondence at the time indicates.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady