distant
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Counterpoint Press, which keeps nearly all the Port William books in print, put out a selection of short stories in 2005 called “That Distant Land,” which serves as a fine starting point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
Distant from the judging eyes of people they know and with every thinkable comfort at their fingertips, each drops their guard, just like the other guests.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2025
Distant sunlight bounces off the metallic Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, in Moscow's grip since 2022.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
Distant sirens and horns and the whoosh of the nearby freeway provide the accompanying pulse.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2024
“Take Lady Meng and these children to the Hall of Distant Clouds before the emperor or his men see them. They are friends and they must stay out of sight until after...”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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