distance

Example Sentences

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That sentiment has been shared by law enforcement agencies across the state, some of which have recently distanced themselves from mental health calls.

From Los Angeles Times

At a distance of 2,700 light years, that apparent size corresponds to a real span of nearly 80 light years.

From Science Daily

Though the title jams everybody together in one breathless, unpunctuated rush, this is very much a movie about distance within families; an ellipsis between each word might have been apt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Foden has scored the second most with seven but has been moved away from the number 10 position, where he scores often from distance.

From BBC

Live birds were still walked but much shorter distances to railway stations, from where they were sent to the capital.

From BBC