distance
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But he is a colt who relishes the distance and he has improved his Beyer Speed Figure with every start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Using faster, more accurate satellite imagery to guide strikes is part of Ukraine’s strategy for launching more precise attacks from a distance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"We're talking about one, two-bedroom flats; the costs significantly more than £450,000 if you want to live within touching distance of central London where lots of us work."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The 24-year-old was unable to challenge in the unfamiliar distance, finishing in 51.14 seconds, while compatriot Amber Anning finished in fifth in 50.19.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The best way to prevent a conflict with Cadet Mason is to keep your distance, she’d said, like it was easy to do in a class as small as ours.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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