personal space
noun
: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person
You are invading my personal space.
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Saxena admits that the idea for the film came from a deeply personal space and agrees that often fragmented memories influence perceptions and emotions.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That was about the time the tabloids began invading Law’s personal space, trying to snap photos of him with Frost, and their young son, Raff.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
While guests at either of the 900-suite sibling resorts may need to seek out personal space or quiet time at the spa, the whole of La Casa de la Playa serves a tranquil and private spa vibe.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Winton loves to stand very close to his friends and is learning to respect personal space.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That was about the time the tabloids began invading Law’s personal space, trying to snap photos of him with Frost, and their young son, Raff.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
While guests at either of the 900-suite sibling resorts may need to seek out personal space or quiet time at the spa, the whole of La Casa de la Playa serves a tranquil and private spa vibe.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Winton loves to stand very close to his friends and is learning to respect personal space.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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