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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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A light-year, which equals approximately 5.88 trillion miles, measures the distance light travels in one year.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

It was all going swimmingly on Monday, too, and the index was within touching distance of hitting the 8,000 mark.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“The distance from the U.S. creates a need for a certain faithfulness,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, run by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, sits in Highland, about 200 miles from Primm but less than half that distance from downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Clare shrank back as the mob of animals skulked forward, closing the distance between them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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