distant
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What began as distant rumblings of volatility has turned into broader market volatility.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The Monday-night regulars at Sullivan County come mostly for “the hang,” Mr. Coyne writes, in contrast to the friendly but eccentric old gentleman who comes by himself most evenings to putt on distant greens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
New asteroids and distant objects are being discovered all the time as our observing capabilities become more detailed, which should gradually shed more light on what might be out there.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
We sit there for a while; we can hear the distant playing of violins and harps.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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