Example Sentences

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But broadening the statement last month to reflect hawks’ concerns would have alienated doves, leaving Powell to deliver the message.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

While he once appeared even-keeled yet decisive while dealing with online mobs, he appears to have alienated a far wider swath of users by coming off as hard-nosed, condescending, and stubborn.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2023

Like Washington, the Giants have alienated a once-proud fan base that appears to be fed up with years and years of losing seasons.

From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2022

Her efforts — which have alienated at least one ally along the way — are increasingly in the spotlight as restive tech employees take more action against their employers.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021

It was not enough for him to have made the Church powerful and to have alienated his allies, for since he coveted the Kingdom of Naples, he divided it with the King of Spain.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli