keep aloof
Example Sentences
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“We try to keep aloof from it all.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2019
The bracelets, according to Wonder Woman’s prose, were “fashioned by our captors” as physical symbols that “we must always keep aloof from men.”
From Washington Post • May 26, 2017
Kali’s and Janaki’s children were much older, and as for Kunthi, she preferred to keep aloof.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
The statutes next call upon the matriculating candidate to swear that he will keep aloof from all rope-dancers and actors, and from the strifes and shows of—gladiators!
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various
I would rather fight for such blessings for my country and feed on roots, than keep aloof though wallowing in all the luxuries of Solomon.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
