The local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had accepted their sons readily enough. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Stood apart with aloof dignity. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
We cannot afford to remain aloof from the constitutional debate. From Wordnik.com. [CanadaToday and Tomorrow] Reference
Why did Dunn remain aloof from the expatriate society in Macao for so many years when other traders partook of it regularly?. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
Kerry is often described as aloof, somewhat elitist. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 6, 2004] Reference
He had held himself aloof from the men of the country. From Wordnik.com. [The Ranch at the Wolverine] Reference
In the US, scientists have been aloof from the political process. From Wordnik.com. [2009 May - Telic Thoughts] Reference
I agree he would be showing great wisdom to remain aloof from this foray. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Correction] Reference
"Some people use the word aloof (about Obama at that time)," Mifflin said. From Wordnik.com. [Expecting Rain] Reference
She held herself aloof from him, just as she held herself aloof from the rest. From Wordnik.com. [That Lass o' Lowrie's: A Lancashire Story] Reference
It deliberately stood aloof from the gathering crisis that became World War II. From Wordnik.com. [What "W" Owes to "WW"] Reference
The fresh blue flowers are poised high on delicate stalks, and seem aloof from the leaves. From Wordnik.com. [The Spring of Joy: A Little Book of Healing] Reference
Law firms, by contrast, often hold themselves aloof from the stark realities their clients face. From Wordnik.com. [Why Businesses Are Fed Up With Their Law Firms] Reference
If she hates her party and her country, she will remain aloof, or throw her weight behind McCain. From Wordnik.com. [Sources: Clinton, Obama supporters discussing exit strategies] Reference
He kept a little aloof from the other tramps, and held himself more like a free man than a casual. From Wordnik.com. [Down and Out in Paris and London] Reference
The time has now come when I cannot longer stand in any degree aloof from the objects of this war. From Wordnik.com. [Win The WarThe Next Step] Reference
Keeping more aloof from the English colony, he spends much of his time in devotion and the privacy of the inner Palace. From Wordnik.com. [A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil] Reference
Ministers should hold sternly aloof from the French envoys; but we may note that Miles considered their attitude most unwise. From Wordnik.com. [William Pitt and the Great War] Reference
Yes, 'she said quietly, taking up the hat and cloak,' we are the ones who have no excuse for standing aloof from the fight! '. From Wordnik.com. [The Convert] Reference
It is the mark of a creative personality to remain a bit aloof from the world, observing it, taking it apart, rearranging it. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Reclaiming the joy of writing] Reference
Indeed, Harriet was conscious of her social status and seemed to remain aloof from women of the primarily Irish plebeian community. From Wordnik.com. [Gutenber-e Help Page] Reference
I do not believe that scientists were aloof from the political process and find it odd that scientists should be considered policymakers. From Wordnik.com. [2009 May - Telic Thoughts] Reference
I remained aloof from the writing thing for many years. From Wordnik.com. [The Harshest Critic « Write Anything] Reference
Also, Poirot could hardly be called aloof or unaffectionate to his sidekick, Captain Hastings. From Wordnik.com. [Serendip's Exchange -] Reference
She has been called aloof and unapproachable by some parents and members of community organizations. From Wordnik.com. [News & Observer: Home Page] Reference
“black” families in Italy, particularly in Rome, who still hold aloof from the Italian kingdom and its institutions. From Wordnik.com. [Writer's Recollections]
If you read some books on Chinese culture, you may see Chinese people described as aloof and standoffish around foreigners. From Wordnik.com. [gan_bei: 8/1/2007I'm feeling pretty out of it fro] Reference
Eminent spiritualists shall have an incapacity of putting their act or word aloof from them, and seeing it bravely for the nothing it is. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 35, September, 1860] Reference
In Shakespeare's language the term "aloof" often means simply "at a physical distance.". From Wordnik.com. [Idiom in Shakespeare] Reference
GB: In your videos, particularly in "Agents of Cracked," you play being "aloof" very well. From Wordnik.com. [Talking Comedy and Disturbing YouTube Clips with Cracked.com's Michael Swaim] Reference
He picked one up, the one with the blue top, and gazed at it with a kind of aloof fondness. From Wordnik.com. [Dexter in the Dark]
Among the press pool, rumor had it that one or two of the final 10 had been "aloof" to her peers-and that it would cost them dearly. From Wordnik.com. [Operation Miss America] Reference
Is 'aloof' Barack Obama over-prepping for the first debate?. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph Blogs] Reference
I resolved to remain kind of aloof from their nefarious doings. From Wordnik.com. [Ma Pettengill] Reference
Sun types are often mislabeled as haughty, snobbish and aloof which is not really the case. From Wordnik.com. [gimcrack hospital (PG)] Reference
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