distance
Example Sentences
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The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, and racers aim to take the shortest and most direct route to the finish line.
From Los Angeles Times
By comparison, trains between Paris and Marseille in France cover double that distance in the same time.
From BBC
The idea would be to give Ruemmler as graceful an exit as possible by distancing it from the Epstein revelations, and Solomon wasn’t involved with the plan, the Journal reported.
Because pets travel substantial distances each year, researchers suggest that this form of movement could meaningfully contribute to the worldwide spread of certain invasive flatworm species.
From Science Daily
Bowe, who races in the women’s 500 meters on Sunday, has Olympic bronze medals in the team pursuit and the 1,000 meters and holds the world record in her signature distance.
From Los Angeles Times
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