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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After what appeared to be a public display of infidelity by Herbie, Nicole filed for divorce in July 2023.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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Others called out Lopez's past drama, with some mentioning his divorce from longtime wife Ann Serrano.—
Michelle McGahan,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The schism takes place just as Nielsen is hoping to prove its reliability after a difficult period.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Western analysts have noted that schisms within the Kremlin's upper echelons are increasingly catching international attention as the grinding war effort in Ukraine drags on.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The country's space program survived the breakup of the Soviet Union a quarter of a century ago by partnering with the West.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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The bride also claimed that her stepsister tried to get involved with her ex-boyfriend after their breakup in 2020.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 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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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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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 28 Feb. 2025.
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