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as in infuriates
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
her changed position on the issue surprised and alienated many of her supporters
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as in cedes
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
landowners have a right to alienate their right of ownership—in other words, they can sell the land if they want to
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Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024 -
Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Poultry seasoning lends a lovely flavor that’s reminiscent of chicken noodle soup, while the peas and carrots add sweetness and pops of color.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The regiment, part of the 70th Motorized Rifle Division—itself part of the 18th Combined Arms Army—lends critical heavy firepower to Russian forces on the left bank of the wide Dnipro River threading through Kherson.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Alienates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienates. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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