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Recent Examples of disaffiliation
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
The vision, centered on spreading the gospel to others, comes at a moment when church apathy and disaffiliation is on the rise across the nation, Martin said.
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Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
The vision, centered on spreading the gospel to others, comes at a moment when church apathy and disaffiliation is on the rise across the nation, Martin said.
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Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaffiliation
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.
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Interactions often feel impersonal, which leads to mistrust and brand dissociation.
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The agency continues to struggle with chronic staffing shortages, declining employee morale, and the recent dissolution of its union relationship.
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Following the abrupt dissolution of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video app, Shin stressed that there are no plans to use A24’s existing IP to create GenAI tools.
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The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.
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The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.
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“Disaffiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaffiliation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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