aloof
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Yet, this is a character who hates pity and I can’t help but admire that Ramsay faces down today’s phonily upbeat and relatable motherhood discourse with this boogey-mom who keeps herself aloof.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
The interview painted a picture of an entitled royal who was aloof and arrogant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
During that time, her role evolved from one-on-one advocate to legislative reformer, from shielding individual survivors from an aloof and demoralizing system to changing that system itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
In recent weeks, stung by criticism that she was aloof from her MPs, Badenoch has begun inviting in small groups for lunch.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025
Before Ferdie was a year old, his parents decided to keep him “entirely aloof from mediumship” and out of the public eye, at least until he grew up.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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