distance
noun
the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
has been distancing
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present perfect progressiveof distance (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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He has been distancing himself from the only franchise he has known — and from reality, for that matter — for several seasons.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023
He also has been distancing himself from hedge-fund founder Ray Dalio’s public defenses of China.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 3, 2022
While Mr Arce served as economy minister in Mr Morales's administration, he has been distancing himself somewhat from his former boss since he won the 2020 election.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2020
While EA Sports has not suspended the sponsorship, it has been distancing itself from the face of its game in recent days.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2018
Anticipating a final rejection by the FCC, Sprint has been distancing itself from the project.
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 15, 2012
