hailing distance

Example Sentences

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After 20 years in politics, she stands within hailing distance of the White House and making further history from a geographic standpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

In reality, the majority of the state’s population lives in suburbs within hailing distance of the Boston metropolis.

From Los Angeles Times

Born in London to Irish parents, McDonagh was thrilled with the locations, especially since his parents now live within hailing distance of the film’s Inishmore set.

From Los Angeles Times

But, like many teams playing after an offseason of canceled practices and Zoom meetings, Vanderbilt was too much of a mess on offense to get into or even within hailing distance of the end zone.

From Slate

With the GWOT’s 20th anniversary now within hailing distance, we are in a position to evaluate just what that war has actually achieved.

From Salon