great distance
Example Sentences
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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
Detecting such tiny phenomena at such a great distance will enable scientists and engineers to identify others that are just as crucial.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2024
I will never forget how beautiful the earth appears from a great distance, floating silently and serenely like a blue and white marble against the pure black of space.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
