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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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The model introduces the concept of a Vainshtein Radius, which marks the distance where the force regains its normal strength.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

As a teen, Fraire spent three years on the Burbank High School track team as a middle distance runner and four years on the school’s cross-country team, frequently ranking in top spots during meets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Weeks into a fragile truce, the initial shock has subsided, with children returning to school in the UAE and Qatar after more than a month of distance learning.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“Local is a competitive advantage, because a local retailer can buy from smaller family farms, which means that the transportation distance is really short,” Ross said.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

He studies me, his eyes small slits, and I lean farther back on the chair’s arm, increasing the distance between us.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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