distant
Example Sentences
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The sources of Mediterranean tsunamis can be local or distant.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Reform UK Scotland and Labour finished a distant second place in the election, returning 17 MSPs each.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
When a massive object such as a neutron star passes in front of a more distant star, its gravity bends and magnifies the background star's light.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
If long-haul flights shrink to a few hours, cities like New York, London and Dubai begin to function less like distant hubs and more like a connected corridor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Desperate to quieten Wolf, Torak pretended to spot some distant prey, by standing very still and staring intently.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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