Men glanced to either side to make certain they remained at proper distances from their neighbors.

However, when the ship had reached the proper distance, this is what it saw.

They sat down on chairs facing each other, careful to maintain a proper distance between them.

I will be walking a proper distance behind you.

The company commander has everything on line, proper distance and interval.

She'd been determined to keep him at a safe and proper distance.

I had every intention of keeping you at a very proper distance.

Reluctantly, she sat, and to her relief, he situated himself at a proper distance.

They keep this learned rabble at a proper distance, yes, indeed!

Twice, I caught myself staring at my feet because they weren't the proper distance away.