personal distance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of personal distance
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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That mix of emotional candor and personal distance feels enticing in an overexposed TikTok era.
From Los Angeles Times
But I maintain personal distance.
From Salon
While 93% of respondents said they were looking forward to returning to the theatre, 60% said they were worried not everyone attending would follow safety measures, such as wearing masks and keeping personal distance.
From BBC
At one, called suddenly on a Friday night, club members holding wine glasses assembled keeping no personal distance and, like Trump, not wearing masks.
From Seattle Times
While some in North Carolina struggle to make it without haircuts or visits to the gym, inmates in our prison system struggle simply to maintain personal distance from others who could be transmitting a deadly virus.
From Washington Times
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