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Meanings of hold aloof in English

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Usage of hold aloof in English
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The knowledge that people we respect hold aloof from us is bitter.
Other Things Being Equal
2
It will hold aloof, a little undecided whether to pelt or not-
Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story
3
But the stiff-necked schismatics are still jealous of him, and hold aloof.'
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
4
Men, even in my own social circle, seem to hold aloof from me.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four
5
Tell me, that I may hold aloof from war and restrain the host.
The Iliad
6
Until then he will continue to hold aloof from the theatre.
Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books / with Introductions, Not...
7
But until each thought he had picked the winner he would hold aloof.
The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) / Neuve Chapelle, B...
8
They mingled their tears; and hearts cannot hold aloof when tears come together.
A Woman-Hater
9
Did you not hold aloof and watch yourself play the brute?
A Daughter of the Snows
10
What would be the consequence if Persia continued to hold aloof?
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 7: ...
11
Will you establish a friendly relation with him, or hold aloof from him?
Aliens or Americans?
12
People hold aloof from the Episcopal department and are indignant with the Red Cross.
Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and Friends
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It has been the habit of our family to hold aloof from our employees.
Youth Challenges
14
Why hold aloof from Motor Transport Drivers of the A.S.C.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 31, 1917
15
She had not the strength to battle and hold aloof.
The Testing of Diana Mallory
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Simply because I could hold aloof from you no longer.
Monte-Cristo's Daughter
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