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
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke exclusively and in detail to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about the £400,000 embezzled by her estranged husband.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Sturgeon's solicitor Aamer Anwar said the answer was standard legal advice and rejected claims it hindered the investigation which this week resulted in the conviction of her estranged husband Peter Murrell for embezzlement.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
My brother and I got into a bad fight when we were in high school, and we’ve been estranged ever since.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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