distance

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France's captain also has 12 World Cup goals to his name, putting him within striking distance of Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"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

Despite the promising results, Yang emphasizes that practical applications are still some distance away.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The Orion ship transporting the Artemis II crew in their moon flyby surpassed Apollo 13’s distance record, set in 1970.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In the distance, the lights in the marina’s shop turn on and a figure steps out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam