Sentence examples for stood aloof from inspiring English sources
Mies's buildings stood aloof as Mies himself stood aloof.
They have so far stood aloof, seeking preferential treatment while also pursuing AHAB unilaterally.
When Europe's single currency was introduced in 11 countries last year Britain stood aloof, refusing to abandon its venerable pound.
At a summit meeting in Brussels late last week of the 27 European Union members, only Britain stood aloof from the plan.
He will find his second spell in charge much harder than his first.Where once it stood aloof, LIFFE now stands alone.
When Chlotar attacked Burgundy in 605, Austrasia stood aloof, and in 610 Theodebert seized Theodoric by duplicity and extorted the cession of Alsace.
"I stand aloof," he declares, "contributing nothing except my example".
Whatever the temptation, Clegg could not stand aloof and call a curse on both parties.
Think of all the influence Britain will lose, the longer it stands aloof from the European Union's flagship policy.
As one of the world's biggest aid donors, the EU can hardly stand aloof from Africa.
One reason is that Hillary stands aloof, hard to get, while all the others are slavering for support.
