as in hostile
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as in angered
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
her changed position on the issue surprised and alienated many of her supporters
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as in ceded
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
landowners have a right to alienate their right of ownership—in other words, they can sell the land if they want to
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Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
During her remarks, Harris plans to deliver a message that champions patriotism and the importance of putting country over party, the campaign official says, appealing to both Republican and independent voters who may feel alienated by Trump.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Quinby, a Republican for much of his life, now felt alienated by the Party, and especially by Donald Trump.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Many longtime VMware customers felt alienated by the abrupt changes, leading to strained relationships and calls for regulatory intervention.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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That could be due to voters feeling alienated by the major parties and the polarization of the political moment.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
During her remarks, Harris plans to deliver a message that champions patriotism and the importance of putting country over party, the campaign official says, appealing to both Republican and independent voters who may feel alienated by Trump.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Quinby, a Republican for much of his life, now felt alienated by the Party, and especially by Donald Trump.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Many longtime VMware customers felt alienated by the abrupt changes, leading to strained relationships and calls for regulatory intervention.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Alienated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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