Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the Guardian reported that sources at the Sun were "distancing themselves" from the original line about the age and were "claiming the story was not really about potential criminal activity".

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

The country music industry made it clear that they were distancing themselves immediately after the controversy.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2022

On a Thursday afternoon, workers finished for the day were distancing in front of a television, one person on each couch, all wearing masks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2020

And while a number of people said they were distancing themselves from Facebook, they cited not only privacy concerns but said the service had become less relevant to them.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2018

Aware that the Sioux were distancing them, the Pawnee hunters were shouting encouragement to their tribesmen.

From Three Sioux Scouts by Gregor, Elmer Russell