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as in angers
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
such angry outbursts will rapidly alien any friends you might possibly have left
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as in transfers
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the couple plans to alien the adjoining house lot to their eldest son
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Noun
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But two people with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio relied on a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 that gives him sweeping power to expel foreigners.—
Minho Kim,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2025 -
In New Zealand, the government was still preventing not just foreigners but also many of its own citizens from entering the country as late as January 2022, when 90 percent of the population was vaccinated.—
EDWARD ALDEN,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flirt with strangers at every possible opportunity.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, there’s no time for fighting with strangers online.—
Fran Tirado,
Them,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In anthropology, refusal entails a denial of access to cultural resources and insider knowledge that might be exploited solely for outsiders’ benefit.—
Christopher T. Green,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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After a small Nebraska town is devastated by a severe dust storm, the community’s outsiders must come together to create a more sustainable future.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Aliens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aliens. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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