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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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The motorhome was delivered to Halbeath Industrial Estate in January 2021, with Murrell driving it the short distance to his mother's house.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Recent polls have placed Pratt and Raman within striking distance of Bass, who had enjoyed a substantial lead for much of the campaign.

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

On a recent visit to WA, he counted 30 to 40 active mice burrows when he walked a 100m distance of a one-metre wide strip.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He might want to keep his distance, even at the bookstore.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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