personal space
Americannoun
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personal spaces
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Junior sailors sleep in tiny bunks, known as racks, with little privacy or personal space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 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
We had no alone time which made our feelings heightened, and I struggled with personal space.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 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
“Hey, come back,” Fred said, moving closer to her, claiming personal space.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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