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

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

“While a great distance still remains to attain the ambitious goals of the agreement in this respect,” he acknowledged “the increasing government efforts under way to bring about these reforms.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

She is being spiteful, Eleanor thought remotely; from a great distance, it seemed, she could watch these people and listen to them.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson