Examples of 'kept their distance' in a sentence

Meaning of "kept their distance"

This phrase means that individuals or groups maintain a certain physical or emotional separation from each other. It suggests that they intentionally create a distance or space between themselves and others to avoid closeness or engagement

How to use "kept their distance" in a sentence

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kept their distance
Still the birdies kept their distance.
They kept their distance because he was glowing.
They stared but kept their distance.
Others kept their distance from this question.
They were scared of me so they kept their distance.
Has kept their distance.
Shane made sure they kept their distance.
They kept their distance.
So far these monsters have kept their distance.
Had kept their distance.
Human rights activists have kept their distance.
Some kept their distance.
No one here wants to be revealed and kept their distance.
Normally lepers kept their distance from healthy people.
They appeared to be quite intimidated and kept their distance.

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Then police kept their distance.
They kept their distance because they knew me as their coach.
After which everyone kept their distance from me.
They kept their distance but appreciated the food.
Police largely kept their distance.
People kept their distance away from such a person.
This time the dogs kept their distance.
All kept their distance.
We had to call them sir and they kept their distance.
They all kept their distance while aiming their bows at me.
I wondered for years why my peers kept their distance from me.
Already people kept their distance and sometimes she overheard threats.
Edie could not understand why her neighbors kept their distance.
Neighbors kept their distance.
Edie could not understand why her neighbours kept their distance.
But otherwise they kept their distance and did not get involved.
Nevison was moved and unshackled and the guards kept their distance.
Those figures who have kept their distance do not have a problem of authority.
Others observe what is going on in the churches and have kept their distance.
Police officers kept their distance from the protesters and were reportedly checking license plates.
Maybe thats why some people kept their distance from her.
Villagers kept their distance from Muoi of humble birth.
I came into a house with three guys and they kept their distance from me.
Again, they kept their distance from each other.
But American officials have kept their distance.
And kept their distance from me. Everyone used to laugh at me.
Billy and Victoria attended but kept their distance.
In the past, local churches kept their distance from each other due to security concerns.
The shadows floated back towards the children but kept their distance from Joseph.
After their marriage, they have kept their distance especially during events and important meetings.
When he was condemned to death, they had kept their distance.
Fortunately, the cows kept their distance and did not bother us.
The neighbors seemed confused, and kept their distance.
Meanwhile, the UEE kept their distance since the system was officially unclaimed.
Meanwhile, my new friends kept their distance.

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