distance
Example Sentences
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What it has taken to get to this stage for the Scotland players cannot be understated, but on the pitch everyone was given a reminder of the distance there still is to travel.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Rather than issuing an order over the camp’s loudspeaker, the men drove the short distance in their trucks and ferried loads of girls toward the higher ground of the Rec Hall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
It was another tight contest that went the distance, with Kelly's contribution once again proving decisive as she scored the final penalty in a shootout to defend England's status as European champions.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Entanglement allows qubits to influence each other regardless of distance, while superposition enables a qubit to exist in multiple states at once until measured.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Glancing over my shoulder to make sure they’re not following me, I break into a run, dart left down an alleyway and around the corner, increasing the distance between me and him.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing distance
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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The Number System
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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