personal space
Americannoun
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personal spaces
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But so is her disregard of her colleagues’ personal space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
"The Swedish mentality is like – you shouldn't disturb others. We value personal space a lot, and we have a hard time breaking the ice," he says.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
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
My parents had a bedroom on the first floor, their own bathroom, and a big window that looked into the backyard—probably more personal space than anyone in their families had ever known.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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