as in alienation
the loss of friendship or affection
a silly quarrel that eventually resulted in a complete and lasting estrangement between the onetime friends
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The show is about many things: the strangeness, alienation and dark sense of humor that flows from growing up so close to death; the way the moment of our birth dictates our ability to be, or not be, ourselves; the central place our parents and our happy/sad childhoods occupy in our adult memories.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
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Besides the comedy, Shaun the Sheep Movie also meditates on urban alienation, and the lonely anonymity that’s part and parcel of moving through a metropolis.—
Vikram Murthi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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Their divorce was followed by years of acrimonious, ugly custody battles and vicious fighting.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Riley’s husband, Cory, was not charged with any crimes and filed for divorce from her in 2024.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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Prince William Recalls Emotional Childhood Memory with Prince Harry in First Public Mention of Brother in Years The schism between Prince William and Prince Harry reportedly began in 2016 when William expressed concerns about how quickly Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle was moving.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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That said, doing things differently seems to be working out; Terry Black’s restaurants in Dallas and Austin have both made the Texas Monthly list, while Black’s Barbecue, though still a Texas barbecue mainstay, hasn’t merited a mention since the schism.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with USA TODAY last year ahead of their breakup, Kravitz opened up about filming with Tatum and growing in their relationship.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The duo got engaged in October 2023 and shocked fans with their October 2024 breakup.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The unions argued that the president's three initiatives — firing of probationary employees, deferred resignation program and planned large-scale reductions in force — violate the separation of powers and federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s former press secretary is speaking out about the Duke of Sussex's ongoing rift with Prince William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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In his new interview, Knauf also spoke about Prince William learning of his father King Charles and his wife Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses within weeks of each other as well as William's ongoing rift with his brother, Prince Harry.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Estrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estrangement. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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