arm's length
Example Sentences
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The acquisition is therefore seen as having been conducted at arm’s length, with no evidence of direct dealings with the former promoters, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
In this case, the shark — which Gauna believes to be a roughly 9-foot juvenile — lingered within arm’s length of the swimmer, circling him several times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
You can keep her at arm’s length and not make these kinds of offers again.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The tensions of keeping the industry of Hollywood at arm’s length while warmly embracing all the contradictions of the city of Los Angeles have long animated him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
When we were only an arm’s length apart, he stopped.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
