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is distancing

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

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For now, Tehran is distancing itself from talks.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

There has been speculation that @Heritage is distancing itself from @TuckerCarlson over the past 24 hours.

From Salon Nov. 11, 2025

Although it is distancing itself from Simplilearn, Caltech said it still prided itself on its other professional and executive-level programs under the Center for Technology and Management Education.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2025

But in Duluth, Mayor Emily Larson is distancing herself from the idea.

From Seattle Times Mar. 12, 2023

Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s founder, is distancing himself, calling the stablecoin a Paxos product.

From New York Times Feb. 17, 2023