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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The order dictated that ICE needs to ensure each detainee has about 31 square feet of personal space, which equals a maximum of 55 people in the five holding rooms.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a violation of her personal space and boundaries.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, 20-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu posted on Instagram asking fans to respect her personal space after being swarmed at an airport.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a violation of her personal space and boundaries.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, 20-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu posted on Instagram asking fans to respect her personal space after being swarmed at an airport.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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