have been distancing
- present perfect progressive of distance.
Example Sentences
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Renault and Nissan have been distancing themselves from the scandal.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
Both Renault and Nissan have been distancing themselves from the Ghosn scandal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
“Politicians have been distancing themselves ever more from the citizens,” Mr. Hofer said in a closing video appeal to voters on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2016
However, the night’s keynote speaker, Swearengin, appears to have been distancing herself from other Republicans since advancing in the June primary.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2014
Ever since the oil rig explosion in the Gulf, which has cost BP $3.5 billion and counting, rivals have been distancing themselves from the British oil giant.
From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 15, 2010
