stand aloof
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- Some thought that Britain was standing aloof from Europe.
- During the party, he chose to stand aloof from the crowd, observing everyone from a distance.
- The manager was criticized for standing aloof while the team struggled with the project.
- She tends to stand aloof at social gatherings, which makes her seem unapproachable.
- The company has decided it will stand aloof from the political debate to maintain its neutrality.
- You can't just stand aloof when your friends need your help.
- By the time the crisis was over, he realized he had stood aloof for too long.
- The nation chose to stand aloof from the international conflict, declaring its neutrality.
- Don't just stand aloof; get involved and make a difference!
- The old castle seemed to stand aloof on the hill, separate from the bustling town below.