- present participle of distance.
distancing
Example Sentences
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McIntosh told BBC Wales that he was also distancing himself from the comment.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
During the 2021 season, NFL players who had not received a COVID-19 vaccination were subject to daily tests for the virus and restrictions, such as wearing masks inside team facilities and practicing social distancing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Panicking or publicly distancing themselves from the administration would create another problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Another passenger said the cruise staff had asked those on board to maintain social distancing, wear masks inside and sanitise hands frequently.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
Because she hardly ever spoke English to him, it sounded cold, distancing.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
