stone's throw
Example Sentences
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St Fittick's Park is a stone's throw from the harbour.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The activity in question will come from the sculpture being directly alongside the building’s main cafe, with outdoor tables flanking the fountain’s edge, and just a stone’s throw from the W.M.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The council approved a zoning change and unveiled a plan to build 120 apartments for an estimated $91 million in the quaint town center, a stone’s throw from several gourmet restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
A stone’s throw away from the Roxbury warehouse was a Mexican bakery serving delicacies like conchas and empanadas.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
They now kept a stone’s throw to the left of the road, and kept out of sight of it as much as they could.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
