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personal space

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noun

  • personal spaces
    plural
  1. the variable and subjective distance at which one person feels comfortable talking to another.


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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

She adds that billionaires cherished their personal space and independence even more.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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

My parental unit who is at this moment violating my personal space and reading my text over my shoulder wants me to finish homework so I GTG.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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