distanced

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A spokesperson for Gore distanced him from Socolow and Pacala’s work but did not directly address the question of whether knowledge of BP’s role in the paper would have changed his opinion of their findings.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Cepeda lost Sunday's runoff by less than one percentage point and has distanced himself from violence that has emerged in post-election protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Le Pen and her political allies have distanced themselves from Trump as public opinion in France—including among her supporters—turned against him and his foreign ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

"We know many felt so shunned and hurt by their brutal treatment that they have distanced themselves from both the military and the LGBTQ+ communities," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

I know what I’m responsible for, I know all the terrible things I’ve done, even if I don’t remember the details—but I feel distanced from those actions.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins