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Pride’s sisters and her father testified for the prosecution, and the whole megillah has estranged Pride and Warren from the rest of their family.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2015

This attachment has estranged them from their uncomprehending mother who, despite taking swift action to protect her daughters, seems to be resented as much by them as by her former in-laws.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2010

And Martin, the America editor, contends that he gets "dozens" of calls yearly from parents saying the group has estranged or brainwashed their numerary children.

From Time Magazine Archive

In an effort to woo support from the middle class that Nasser has estranged, a handful of businessmen and bankers were encouraged by judicious sabotage of their rivals.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Elsworth, my sense of duty has compelled me to pursue a path which has estranged me from your friendship.

From Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Love in '76 An Incident of the Revolution by Bunce, Oliver Bell