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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Distance yourself in this context

The runner in first position had another 5 laps to really distance himself from the runner in 2nd. I don't think 'distance from' is correct in the context

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It's true that "distance oneself from" is normally used figuratively rather than literally, but I find this example just about acceptable. I don't know whether everyone would agree.

— GPY

  • It's true that "distance oneself from" is normally used figuratively rather than literally, but I find this example just about acceptable.
  • I don't know whether everyone would agree.
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It's true that "distance oneself from" is normally used figuratively rather than literally, but I find this example just about acceptable. I don't know whether everyone would agree.
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Is there another word people would all agree on Do you think?
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