Estranged Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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"While Lachlan works closely with his father, I understand he remains estranged from his elder siblings," he alleges.

From BBC

Daughters were less likely to be estranged from their mothers; Black adult children were less likely than their white peers to be estranged from their mothers, but more likely to be estranged from their fathers.

From MarketWatch

The Journal previously reported that the company’s estranged founder, Chip Wilson, had privately been taking steps to run a proxy fight, frustrated with Lululemon “losing its cool,” among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal

Don’t miss: ‘It’s heartbreaking’: My cousin died and her estranged husband has taken possession of her home.

From MarketWatch

However, the sale of their La Quinta dwelling marks the second sale of a shared home since that announcement was made—suggesting that the estranged husband and wife are getting their affairs in order.

From MarketWatch