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aloof

[uh-loof] / əˈluf /


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But South Korea's heatwave has made it uninhabitable, forcing him to seek refuge under a makeshift tarp just a stone’s throw from Gangnam’s gleaming skyscrapers, where the wealthy remain cool in their aloof abodes.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

It raises the possibility that his familiar blend of aloof eccentricity is less effective with modern players, who often look for a stronger personal connection with their coach.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

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

In grade school, he was aloof and preferred the company of musical scores.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

I thought about how different she was from Zoe—Zoe all formal and aloof like a princess, Thalia with her ratty clothes and her rebel attitude.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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