alienating

Example Sentences

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They also want to avoid alienating the U.S., which underpins their security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

"I still agree with the sentiment of that statement," Finch said, but denied alienating staff and politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Cooper said someone's accent is closely tied to who they are, so to be "repeatedly told you don't sound Welsh" despite it being a big part of their identity, can be "alienating".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Worried about alienating the boy, Franz said little during such outbursts and let him rant.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer