distance
Example Sentences
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As the years passed, the premiere’s “Dream of the Nineties” faded into the distance.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
“The Catcher in the Rye” benefits from the distance of adulthood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Lindsay Hecox, a long distance runner, lodged a legal challenge against the Idaho law shortly after it was enacted.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Perhaps the biggest regret for retirees who move abroad is the distance from their children and grandchildren.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
He ran north through the aspens, putting some distance between himself and the river, then skidded to a halt.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing distance
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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The Number System
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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