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aloof

[uh-loof] / əˈluf /


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Simba Safari’s three adult females, originally from another zoo, were more aloof, though one came close for a while.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“People shouldn’t care to hear my opinion. I didn’t have a phone for 18 months… I hate to be the artist that’s that aloof, but I’m so disconnected from what’s happening.”

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The interview painted a picture of an entitled royal who was aloof and arrogant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 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

He was always surrounded by funky, lively people, by cute girls with dyed hair and piercings, by aloof guys who perked up when Adam rock-talked with them.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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