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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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Authorities were also investigating the speed of the train and its braking distance, Siam added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Since Fernandes' arrival in the Premier League six years ago, no player has created more chances than him - and by some distance.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Then again, maybe you’d also appreciate getting to see the world without having to catch a series of flights or drive a long distance.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Manhattan, it turns out, looks better from a distance than from its edges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In the far distance, he saw the Cold, Cold Ocean and the shipwreck.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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