great distance
Example Sentences
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The problem was that existing planet formation theories suggested a large planet should not have been able to form so quickly, especially at such a great distance from its star.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
After a moment, he passed the device to me, and ahead, at great distance, I saw three spectral outlines tumbling around on a nearby peak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
“It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass. From this geographical point, only the horizon is visible all around.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
Astronomers say the most interesting aspect of the latest observation is not so much the great distance involved - as amazing as that is - but rather the size and brightness of JADES-GS-z14-0.
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
Somewhere, at a great distance, she heard a small voice croon: “There, there.”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
