distance
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A person with distance from your situation can help break familiar cycles and put things into perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The results provide the first clear evidence that mini-Neptunes can form beyond a star's "frost line," the distance at which temperatures are low enough for water to freeze into ice.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Passengers flying first class, however, will still be able to enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, regardless of flight distance.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
In 2023, trio keyed in on the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, a short distance from Ruben Flores’ house.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
There, in the distance, Twitch lay on the far side, while just behind her loomed the great black-backed gull with one of its claws brushing down upon her back.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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Word Generation Science - Measurement
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