Example Sentences

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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