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Something of a storm against Carden arose in England itself, where it was believed that his conception of his duties was estranging two friendly countries.

From The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I by Hendrick, Burton Jesse

Could it be that he was comparing Angelica with Mary, and that, for the moment at least, Mary's lack of feminine charm, was estranging him?

From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

Very soon she had to face the unpleasant fact that by pressing for woman suffrage now, she was estranging many abolitionists.

From Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian by Lutz, Alma