Example Sentences

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But in the process it is alienating many Russians, especially young people, and depriving citizens of legitimate outlets for airing their grievances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The silence of our leadership on this matter is alienating, hurtful, and depressing,” the letter read.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

The risk, of course, is alienating people to the degree that they only become more apprehensive, more confirmed in their suspicions that they are not understood.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2021

It is alienating to see her play good mom to my sisters when I didn’t have that.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2020

Obviously, the professional attitude is alienating, because people do not like to be pushed around, and they will not be, if they can help it; and if they are, they resent it.

From Herein is Love A Study of the Biblical Doctrine of Love in Its Bearing on Personality, Parenthood, Teaching, and All Other Human Relationships. by Howe, Reuel L.