estranged
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Jerry and Arnold, two estranged half-brothers, are forced by circumstances to be back in touch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Nicola Sturgeon has said she was "deceived, betrayed and lied to" by her estranged husband Peter Murrell as he embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds from the SNP.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Lindsie was estranged from her family for years over their suspicion that she had squealed to state and federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
I have a son about the same age Alex was, and we've been estranged for a few years now.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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