aloof
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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
Fagan’s wide scope naturally comes at the expense of some depth, and the author remains stubbornly aloof from the behavior he describes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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
The sun seemed full of plans, less bored with the world than it had been, less aloof.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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