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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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But as the game wound down, Wembanyama was noticeably sluggish, and the Spurs’ attack devolved into a series of low-percentage tries from distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Even at a distance - about a quarter of a mile away - the acrid smell torments my nostrils.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The accommodations fit the historic bill and offer a comfortable and convenient home base for exploring downtown St. Paul, with restaurants, parks and the Mississippi River all within easy walking distance.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Maybe some people would commute a decent distance so as to not be responsible for cooking a meal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I heard the Westertoren bells in the distance, marking out the hour.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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