distant
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What began as distant rumblings of volatility has turned into broader market volatility.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This means there is more competition on the distant horizon for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, and whether Roche joins the fray will be seen later this year, Deutsche Bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
New asteroids and distant objects are being discovered all the time as our observing capabilities become more detailed, which should gradually shed more light on what might be out there.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s small, but it burns brightly and strongly, like a distant star.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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