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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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Average opponent shot distance when each player is on vs. off the court,

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion — evoking a bald eagle massage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

In recent weeks, elected officials, candidates and party-aligned commentators have competed to distance themselves from him.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Particularly because the distance, and therefore the speed of communication, between the posts would be too slow.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

I took another step, then another, trying to look around the corner, deeply feeling the distance from the dogs, the aloneness.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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