distance
noun
the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
was distancing
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past progressiveof distance.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"Short of being a recluse he was distancing himself from the family because he was so depressed and ashamed that he had brought this shame on the home," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024
The White House removed CAIR’s name from that online document on Thursday after Mr. Awad’s remarks to make clear it was distancing itself from the organization.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Meanwhile, Puck reported earlier this week that Justin Bieber was distancing himself from Braun as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
When Netflix launched its U.S. streaming service in 2007, its immediate concern was distancing itself from competitors such as HBO – which began broadcasting the iconic series "Game of Thrones" in 2011.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023
It let her feel like she was distancing herself from her mother, who Terryl always felt put on airs that everything was okay.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
