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The phrase "a deferential distance from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a respectful or polite separation or boundary between individuals or groups, often in a social or professional context.
Example: "In the meeting, she maintained a deferential distance from her superiors, ensuring she did not overstep her boundaries."
Alternatives: "a respectful distance from" or "a polite distance from".
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The New York Times obituary stressed his "quiet," "courtly," "soft-spoken" nature, painting a portrait of a deferential man plucked from obscurity now and then for various important jobs (like the Watergate and Iran-Contra hearings).
A short distance from N.Y.
I kept a certain distance from him.
— a safe distance from Hurricane Sandy.
Maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.
Keep a moderate distance from enemies.
We are quite a distance from that".
Keep a distance from it all.
Keep a distance from them.
By establishing a deferential standard of review, the proposed changes from the Commission bolster the legal certainty at the outset of proceedings, and consequently at the legislative stage.
The success of accommodation depends on a deferential attitude of the populace toward their elites.
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