in the distance
Example Sentences
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In Virginia, they used to hear the dull roar of cars on the beltway in the distance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
That means that for passengers aboard Journey Beyond’s Australian train rides, you may be biting down on a piece of grilled kangaroo as one hops away in the distance.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The catering vehicle can then be seen transiting in the distance to the smaller C-32A aircraft.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The two sides played nice in the heady days of 2025, when the midterms were far enough off in the distance and everyone was willing to pay lip service to Piker’s more exotic ideas.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
It was getting dark out, and Angela could see the runway lights twinkling in the distance.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
