At arm’s length Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

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That tiny region of the sky – easily blocked by a grain of sand held at arm’s length – contains thousands of galaxies, each a sprawling city of billions of stars.

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Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2012

It’s only been a few weeks since Republicans were parsing the victory of Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin in Virginia as a sign that keeping Trump-style extremism at arm’s length could help the GOP win back critical suburban voters.

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Stephen Collinson, CNN, 17 Nov. 2021

With that cushion, the Heat were able to keep the Bucks at arm’s length until their flurry in the final seconds.

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Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2020

Kentucky kept their Buckeye counterparts at arm’s length the rest of the way, never letting the lead get smaller than nine.

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Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2023

The entire powertrain is mounted on a subframe, and hydraulically damped engine mounts keep noise and vibration at arm’s length.

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John Phillips, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2023

After the first half, Butler generally kept DePaul at arm’s length.

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Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2023

Most entrepreneurs try to keep them at arm’s length, valuing their money more than their advice.

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Mark Gimein, The Week, 29 Nov. 2022

Discovery must legally remain at arm’s length from WarnerMedia until the deal receives government approval.

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Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Feb. 2022

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