arm's length
Example Sentences
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Leo and the Gosses have been living amicably at arm’s length for 14 years, though their lives are about to become closely entwined, with disastrous results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The acquisition is therefore seen as having been conducted at arm’s length, with no evidence of direct dealings with the former promoters, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
In this case, the shark — which Gauna believes to be a roughly 9-foot juvenile — lingered within arm’s length of the swimmer, circling him several times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
You can keep her at arm’s length and not make these kinds of offers again.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
He set it on the table at arm’s length, between himself and Bast.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
