distant
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That result supports the idea that at least some distant little red dots may look isolated simply because astronomers cannot detect the much fainter galaxies surrounding them.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
For people of the distant past, words on the page were there to be read aloud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
These loops allow distant genetic switches called enhancers to make physical contact with specific genes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The AI build-out is supercharging earnings in seemingly distant sectors, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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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