spitting distance

Example Sentences

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“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

This former classical piano student was neither talented nor dedicated enough to come within spitting distance of the International Chopin Piano Competition, a prestigious once-every-five-years event that attracts etude enthusiasts and nocturne naturals from all over the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Card games within spitting distance of the United Nations.

From New York Times

With the 1980-set family drama “Armageddon Time,” Gray moves the action back not just to his native Flushing, Queens, but within spitting distance of the house where he grew up.

From Los Angeles Times

Not only are the Orioles winning in late summer, they’re in spitting distance of a playoff spot.

From Washington Post