distant

Example Sentences

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The war is a distant drumbeat, its threat ever audible to Steele’s underemployed, eminently draftable characters from 9,000 miles away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Fans saw them less like distant pop stars, more like talented, awkward and goofy boys - and feel like they watched them grow up.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At highway speeds, the BBS’s inner peace is intruded upon only by the distant drumming of the vast wheels and tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Such slow-burn measures are a distant concern until the news-driven storm blows over, though.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Desperate to quieten Wolf, Torak pretended to spot some distant prey, by standing very still and staring intently.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver