Example sentences of "him at [art] distance " in BNC.

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1 For a long time , I adored him at a distance and could n't believe my luck when he started showing an interest in me . ’
2 Keep him at a distance — for your own sake . ’
3 I advise you to keep him at a distance until you are married . ’
4 She made for an armchair , knowing it would be wise to keep him at a distance , but she did n't reach it .
5 And the second thing she understood was the reason why she was indeed so desperate to keep him at a distance .
6 No wonder she 'd struggled so hard against it , doing all in her power to keep him at a distance .
7 What she needed was a weapon of some sort , something that would keep him at a distance should the need arise .
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