Example Sentences

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But she’s still played by Heigl, and despite her poor choice of projects and off-screen reputation, Heigl has always been appealing on screen: She’s sharp, she’s funny, she’s wounded in unalienating ways.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2014

The plot was as unalienating and classic as a comedy plot can be: It ended in a marriage.

From Salon • May 24, 2012