personal space
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The panel found that in 2019, while at Brighton Hill, Battye invaded a female pupil's personal space in a way that left her feeling uncomfortable.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
But so is her disregard of her colleagues’ personal space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
For some, withdrawing into a small personal space and lowering expectations seems like a rational, even self-protective, response.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025
“Carving out personal space promotes a sense of agency,” Tovar says, “and provides you refuge if you need to get away from the crowd.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
Jacqui has her elbows out, trying to keep her personal space.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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