estranged
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Peter Murrell - the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon - used party funds to buy goods including cars, a motorhome, cosmetics and games consoles over a 12-year period.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
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
Murrell, the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is facing a lengthy jail sentence after pleading guilty on Monday.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
On February 19, Pa writes to Theo that he's worried Vincent is becoming estranged from him and Ma again.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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