distant

Example Sentences

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But “prevention” can feel too distant a form of self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barbey described "a large and complex system of connections that serve as 'shortcuts' linking distant brain regions and integrating information across the networks."

From Science Daily

This makes it an ideal window into the distant universe.

From Science Daily

The Spring Statement may feel distant from your everyday life, but if the economy grows that should mean higher pay and more job opportunities.

From BBC

Defeat would put make England more distant outsiders for their final-day meeting with runaway leaders France and raise the prospect of a first single-win Six Nations campaign.

From BBC