estrangement
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It turns out that Artie’s estrangement from his family is grounded in concrete circumstances: Both Evie and Rob have been keeping a weighty secret from him, one that Rob will eventually disclose.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Questions are also already being asked about how Duff’s separation from her partner might impact her estrangement from her sister, Hilary.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
A researcher in family estrangement for more than 10 years, psychologist Dr Lucy Blake said there is no data to indicate estrangement is rising, but there has been a huge shift in dialogue.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Pope Francis negotiated a resumption of diplomatic relations with Washington under president Barack Obama in 2015, after decades of Cold War estrangement.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
A new house, away from Myrta’s parents, might be all the couple needed to end their growing estrangement.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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