distance

Example Sentences

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"We broke the distance record for Apollo 13, the furthest that humans have ever traveled from our home planet. And the moment was special," Gibbons said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"As we surpass the furthest distance humans have ever traveled from planet Earth, we do so in honoring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Shortly after that, the ship will reach its maximum distance from the planet during the mission, 252,757 miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Clare turned to the window, his good ear picking up the far-off sound: a chorus of pitchy voices in the distance.

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