11.   While she brought passion and professionalism to the job, she alienated many members of the board with her strong political stances and less than diplomatic approach to problems.

12.   While he might benefit from the exposure, he could also alienate members of his own party.

13.   With Democrats nearly united against the spending cuts, the Republican leadership cannot afford to alienate more members over farm policy.

14.   Thai Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan said the agreement should not alienate other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, some of whom have territorial disputes with Beijing.

15.   His stance, while hailed by other churches, alienated significant members of his own church who were opposed to ending racial discimination within religion.

16.   To make matters worse, Clinton has alienated members recently with his compromise with the Republicans on the budget and other issues.

17.   Lebed has also alienated other members of the government with his abrasive style and stated ambition to succeed Yeltsin.