great distance

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"It is the very first to be found at such a great distance with no line of sight to any landmass," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

“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

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

The video footage doesn’t appear to show the moment Lacunas-Escobar allegedly pointed a firearm at officers; he appears to be walking away from the police and is at a great distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Durban is the principal port for the country’s main industrial area, and the highway that leads to Johannesburg runs parallel to the railway line for a great distance.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela