at a distance
Example Sentences
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Yeah, there were quite a few decades when millions of people all over the planet were way too invested in the American dream, if mostly at a distance.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
He tied several balloons to two bikes so he and his girlfriend could still find each other at a distance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlantic Ocean, its natural habitat.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
It orbits extremely close to its star, at a distance just one fortieth that of Mercury from the Sun.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Usually, we insisted on keeping the press corps at a distance from our kids, limiting them to photos and then only at public campaign events.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
