disowning

Example Sentences

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He was born in Los Angeles to a white American mother and a Japanese father, the latter effectively disowning him while he was still in the womb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The families of both Abu Shabab and Al-Astal issued statements disowning them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

The Jewish Community of Guatemala has issued a statement disowning the sect, describing it as foreign to its own organisation.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Supporting her now does not require disowning a single position.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2022

I knew the stories of many bad sons and daughters who had angered their parents to the point of the disowning curse.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya