as in aloofness
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Noun
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His aloofness has extended even to those who find common cause with him, like Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat and fellow Missourian who took to social media to concur with Mr. Hawley’s support for improved rural mail delivery and for banning stock trading for members of Congress.—
Robert Draper,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025 -
In the novel, the moneyed and prideful Darcy’s aloofness betrays his uncertainty over whether to consort with those of lower station and lesser breeding.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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High-level technique and composure rolled into one.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Flowers kept his distance the following summer and got a job at Charlestown Senior Living in Catonsville.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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“Detachedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachedness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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