had distanced
- past perfect of distance.
Example Sentences
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The university had distanced itself from the decision, saying it welcomed debate across the political spectrum.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Kates also advised Epstein to “lay very low and quiet” and disparaged those who had distanced themselves from him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
In a September interview with the Los Angeles Times, Morris noted that the underlying tone of much of country music had distanced her from the genre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
He said that Aiwanger’s answers to his questions “weren’t all satisfactory,” but that he had distanced himself again from the flyer and given repeated assurances he didn’t write it.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 3, 2023
Suddenly the colt stopped, dropped the garment, and, looking round at James, whom he had distanced by some twenty rods, darted from the top of the hill.
From Father Brighthopes An Old Clergyman's Vacation by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
