aloof
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Simba Safari’s three adult females, originally from another zoo, were more aloof, though one came close for a while.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Mostly, however, Boston is steaming at principal owner John Henry, a former civic hero who’s become regarded as an aloof steward distracted by investments like Liverpool in the English Premier League.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In grade school, he was aloof and preferred the company of musical scores.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
“People shouldn’t care to hear my opinion. I didn’t have a phone for 18 months… I hate to be the artist that’s that aloof, but I’m so disconnected from what’s happening.”
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
When I had met her in the Dollar Tree, before I knew anything about her, she had seemed intimidating and aloof.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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