distance
Example Sentences
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That shift shows how quickly a galaxy is moving away, and it can be used to calculate its distance from Earth.
From Science Daily
This kind of inward distancing is a habit learned by those who move through the world knowing they may be misread or made to stand in for something larger or other than themselves.
From Salon
Not surprisingly, customers saw the distance they could go between charges decrease dramatically when they towed heavy loads, such as boats or RVs.
He initially thought it was space trash burning up in the atmosphere, at a safe distance hundreds of miles away.
For drivers, the Co-op Live offers official venue parking, to be booked in advance, and there are also several commercial car parks within walking distance.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
