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The phrase "arms length" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a distance or relationship that is kept at a safe or cautious distance, often in a business or legal context.
Example: "To avoid any conflicts of interest, we must keep our negotiations at arm's length."
Alternatives: "at a distance" or "maintain separation".
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Generally, though, Germany were keeping the Scots at arms' length.
A spokesman for Random House, Stuart Applebaum, said the companies operate at arms length.
They are supposed to deal with insurance companies at arms length.
Capitalism cannot be regulated at arms length – it needs to be domesticated at source.
"I certainly kept my parents and their lifestyle at arms' length".
Just over 105dB is equivalent to holding a chainsaw at arms length.
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Forget the arms-length paraphernalia of the UKFI holding company.
Parties have arms-length treasurers who act as their bankers.
"Clearly, it's not an arms-length transaction," Mr. Josephson said.
Relations with China Telecom are at arms-length.
Assessors refer to their job as scrutinizing the arms-length sales.
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