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striking distance

noun as in short distance

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In Nebraska, Democrat Chuck Hassebrook is within striking distance of Republican Pete Ricketts.

U.S. air bases, housing dozens of American fighters and bombers, are well within striking distance of Iraq.

The truth is that Romney remains within striking distance—and to count him out would be a tremendous misstep.

You come here for history and to be within striking distance of a good city wander.

But you never know: the blues always remains within striking distance.

How lucky I am to be alive, with a thing so deadly and monstrous within striking distance of me!

That would bring him within striking distance to be torn to pieces before he could deal a second blow.

In all three cases hostile armies were arrayed within striking distance of each other, and the generals were careworn.

As he came within striking distance of 262 Eaton Square he had the advantage of an unusual and brilliant spectacle.

He had only one longing, to stand within striking distance of the cowardly curs, only one fear, that they should escape him.

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On this page you'll find 2 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to striking distance, such as: close grips, and close quarters.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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