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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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He oversaw the development of missiles capable of precisely striking targets at a distance of 1,000 miles—well within range of Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fact the body had been found 20 miles from Kirsty's home also added doubts as Lloyd said it was "very rare for a body to be moved that distance".

From BBC

The data show a slowing in orbital speeds at great distances from the center, a pattern known as the Keplerian decline.

From Science Daily

Star backs Russell and Huw Jones were anonymous, but this was a day for forwards and they lost the fight, by a distance larger than the final outcome suggests.

From BBC

SpaceX previously said it planned to launch five Starships to Mars in late 2026 to take advantage of a time when the distance between Earth and Mars shrinks, creating an easier voyage.

From The Wall Street Journal