aloof
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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
Fagan’s wide scope naturally comes at the expense of some depth, and the author remains stubbornly aloof from the behavior he describes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
In many ways she was as cool and competent as Henry; tough-minded and solitary in her habits, and in many ways as aloof.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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