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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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What it has taken to get to this stage for the Scotland players cannot be understated, but on the pitch everyone was given a reminder of the distance there still is to travel.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Entanglement allows qubits to influence each other regardless of distance, while superposition enables a qubit to exist in multiple states at once until measured.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

These bottlenecks put distance between today’s cost and tomorrow’s reward, creating another potential reason for AI’s valuation stagnation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

China has maintained distance from the region’s security architecture while managing its exposure through diversification, reserves and diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I shaded my eyes and looked across the valley to see the cliffs in the distance and the tree that sheltered Patrick’s Well.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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