keep one's distance

Example Sentences

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But she says it’s still important to keep one’s distance from others, “the farther the better,” because aerosols are most concentrated near a source and pose a bigger risk at close range.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2020

But she says it’s still important to keep one’s distance from others, “the farther the better,” because aerosols are most concentrated near a source and pose a bigger risk at close range.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2020

One can't remember to keep one's distance, with you.

From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Holcroft, Thomas

It is very difficult to keep one's distance to the greatest of men, when they won't keep it themselves to their meanest servants.

From Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Richardson, Samuel