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has distanced

  • present perfect of distance (3rd person singular).

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Cepeda lost Sunday's runoff by less than one percentage point and has distanced himself from violence that has emerged in post-election protests.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

In previous campaigns, she has distanced herself slightly from the legacy of her father, former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori.

From Barron's Apr. 12, 2026

Since becoming health secretary, Kennedy has distanced himself from these ventures, but there’s more at stake.

From Salon Nov. 29, 2025

D4vd's manager Josh Marshall, the founder of Mogul Vision, rented the home for D4vd and has distanced himself from the singer.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2025

Your chum has distanced you; for he's down with it.'

From The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys by Manwell, M. B.