spitting distance

Example Sentences

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“The near-term forecast remains positive for gold as it is closing in on its October record, now just a spitting distance away,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Longtime Idahoans might remember a time before the state’s population blew up and brought so many new residents within spitting distance of the Owyhees.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

“I am a staunch believer that if you are within spitting distance of a tribe that you should be engaged in outreach to the tribe,” she said.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024

“It does help us to grow our business,” says Lien, noting that there are two other boba shops within spitting distance of the location.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Even though they are at the opposite end of the trailer, they’re still basically within spitting distance.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed