aloof
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Mostly, however, Boston is steaming at principal owner John Henry, a former civic hero who’s become regarded as an aloof steward distracted by investments like Liverpool in the English Premier League.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The interview painted a picture of an entitled royal who was aloof and arrogant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
“It’s a collective thing. I can’t taper that for individuals, but I can certainly be conscious of pacing and understanding. I don’t think I’m aloof enough to not have that in my mind.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 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
Despite the proselytizing of the Mbekela brothers, my father remained aloof from Christianity and instead reserved his own faith for the great spirit of the Xhosas, Qamata, the God of his fathers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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