distanced

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Winfree later distanced himself from the chapter’s more provocative proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Seoul showed signs of recovery after the presidential Blue House distanced itself from calls for a social tax on artificial intelligence profits.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Marine experts have largely distanced themselves from the operation.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It really distanced me from the friendship, which is a shame.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater