estrangement

Example Sentences

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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

Her biological father, Justin Van Rootselaar, hinted at a turbulent early life for the teen in a statement confirming their estrangement, which he blamed on Van Rootselaar’s mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

If you are considering an estrangement, let them know.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Farnum said that Negron and Hutton reconciled last year after decades of estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

But let's pause for a moment on my dad's red and puffy face, and cut to the events leading up to our provisional estrangement.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi