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aloof

[uh-loof] / əˈluf /


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Meanwhile, Mr. Trump’s earlier statements kept him aloof from Israel’s reply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Simba Safari’s three adult females, originally from another zoo, were more aloof, though one came close for a while.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“It’s a collective thing. I can’t taper that for individuals, but I can certainly be conscious of pacing and understanding. I don’t think I’m aloof enough to not have that in my mind.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

In recent weeks, stung by criticism that she was aloof from her MPs, Badenoch has begun inviting in small groups for lunch.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Telemachus cried out at her: “Mother, Mother, oh, cruel! What other woman would hold herself aloof when her man came home after twenty years?”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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