distanced

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Seoul showed signs of recovery after the presidential Blue House distanced itself from calls for a social tax on artificial intelligence profits.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The broad network distanced Nourafchan and Yadgarov from the trading, the people familiar with the investigation said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Several sat socially distanced on the first evacuation boat, filming and taking photos as they approached land, where they were met by officials in white protective suits.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Some do that,” she says, her tone almost affable now, though distanced; it’s as if we’re considering a choice of nail polish.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood