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distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /




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He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The spotlight was beginning to feel a little distant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The underlying issues seemed distant when the countries' leaders met for the draw in Washington DC in December and posed for a selfie with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Marissa Roy was on her way to a runoff that would exclude the incumbent city attorney, Hydee Feldstein Soto, who was a distant third in the early returns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

His eye shot open just as, in the distant forest, the emerald light of Progress clapped out.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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