Sentences with phrase «hold aloof»

The «Single One» need not hold himself aloof from crowds.

By implication Holloway's new synthesis can not be built upon a metaphysics that holds itself aloof from the natural sciences.

In his opinion we are counterfeit; he holds aloof from our doings as though from filth; he proclaims the final end of the virtuous as happy and boasts of having God for his father.

The offended consciousness holds aloof from the Paradox, and the reason is: quia absurdum.

The offended consciousness holds aloof from the Paradox and keeps to the probable, since the Paradox is the most improbable of things.

The offended consciousness holds aloof from the Paradox, and what wonder, since the Paradox is the Miracle!

In a 2013 profile on al.com, he described being welcomed, but held aloof, by the team.

He was a bit aloof and held himself aloof from the analytical POV (i.e. didn't think Mann provided enough detail for him to understand Mann's brand of PCA, but didn't follow up by e-mailing Mann or otherwise seeking more info).

We keep apart, each to our own groove; each one held aloof, hiding ourselvs and hiding what we have, from the rest.

Unlike that boom, however he sees the eventual standards for IoT coming not just from networking giants, but healthcare, insurance and other companies that have traditionally held themselves aloof from broad tech industry standards setting.

Not exact matches

If you are a woman dating after divorce that shows up in a confident way, head held high and just a bit aloof you will attract the good guys.

There are moments of offbeat humor (such as the gags with the TV anchors) that are decidedly his, but too often a reverence takes hold that seems oddly aloof and detracts from character development.

Similarly as Kat's idea of a wimp, Brock literally slumps his shoulders, hands hanging aloof at his sides, his every sentence exuding the cluelessness of a man trying to make sense of the marriage that's crumbling in front of him and a daughter he holds little connection to.

He had held rather aloof from Lucy the past year, perhaps to prove to himself, and others, that his affection for her was not connected to any hopes of advancement.

It is unfair to hold biology against a dog who can do perfectly well in a home setting but, in a shelter, may be labelled aloof, stiff, standoffish, stoic, hyper, escape artist... the list could go on.