estrangement

Example Sentences

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I admired how deftly she explored complex topics including racism, colorism and familial estrangement within a propulsive, poignant tale.

From Los Angeles Times

Beginning at Ellie’s 15th birthday and moving through subsequent ones, the episode chronicled the shifting dynamic in the main characters’ father-daughter relationship, from a tight bond between orphan and her adopted protector to near estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times

It's a poignant statement from anyone dealing with family estrangement, but one that carries particular candor when it's coming from a prince.

From Salon

On Friday the Duke of Sussex spoke candidly with the BBC about his estrangement from his father and desire for reconciliation, after losing a court battle over his UK security.

From BBC

This strict minister paterfamilias disapproved of his violist son, and in the wake of loss, Davis finds solace in music and womanly identity, slowly healing from estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times