distance
Example Sentences
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“Initially, he maintained a greater distance, which is why direct contact was not made at the time,” the document reads.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Both excellent long distance runners as well as footballers in their primary school days, Tyler and Jack have tended to be viewed as a pair.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
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
Recent polls have placed Pratt and Raman within striking distance of Bass, who had enjoyed a substantial lead for much of the campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
He might want to keep his distance, even at the bookstore.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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Word Generation Science - Measurement
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