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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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More recently, the face was LeBron James, and then, the ethereal distance shooter Steph Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Arkansas-bound Braelyn Combe of Corona Santiago pulled off a distance trifecta, winning the 1,600 in 4:35.59, the 800 in 2:05.13 and anchoring the Sharks’ 4x800 relay, which won with a meet record time of 8:46.16.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Yeah, there were quite a few decades when millions of people all over the planet were way too invested in the American dream, if mostly at a distance.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Massey waited several agonizing minutes while the distance was measured, but when the mark flashed on the scoreboard, she leaped in the air and screamed “Let’s go! Three more!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Far in the distance, a treacherous scree slope towered above the fells, and beyond it rose the High Mountains.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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