11.   She kept her distance from me because she feared others would think me to be her offspring.

12.   Shots were fired into the air to force the police to keep their distance.

13.   Sometimes Fate tiptoes discreetly at the Margins of our lives, averting her eyes and keeping her distance.

14.   Stick to the paths, and make sure you keep your distance from nesting birds.

15.   The invited press corps kept its distance from Holden, leaving him in peace to concentrate on his performance.

16.   The neighbours tend to keep their distance.

17.   This was why he kept his distance.

18.   He walked towards the doorway, careful to keep his distance.

19.   Yet, perversely, she found it a relief that he kept his distance.

20.   Dave Gahan, in particular, is advised to keep his distance.