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distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /




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Counterpoint Press, which keeps nearly all the Port William books in print, put out a selection of short stories in 2005 called “That Distant Land,” which serves as a fine starting point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Distant from the judging eyes of people they know and with every thinkable comfort at their fingertips, each drops their guard, just like the other guests.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2025

Currently open Thursdays-Sundays, Distant West will expand its days of operation when the weather warms up and may add an outdoor patio and food truck by summer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

I started flying down to Atlanta once a month, staying at a Marriott Residence Inn up the street from Distant Replays.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2023

Distant mountains lined the route on either side for much of the way.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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