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distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /




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No longer a distant or abstract entity, he now felt inextricably linked to his followers and their reactions to his work.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

By surveying large regions of the sky, Roman is expected to give researchers a powerful new way to study the history and structure of the universe while also expanding our understanding of distant planetary systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

New York state ranks a distant second in venture-capital investment, with $27 billion in deals announced so far this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“The Archers inherited the house and land from some distant cousins.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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