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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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Walking distance from Como Park is one of three locations of Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine, named after the neighborhood where its owners were born and raised.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Capacity is a standard industry metric calculated by multiplying the number of available seats by the distance flown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Maybe some people would commute a decent distance so as to not be responsible for cooking a meal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A mandatory 30-minute countdown begins and each time there is a lightning strike inside the distance, the countdown clock resets to 30 minutes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In the distance, the lights in the marina’s shop turn on and a figure steps out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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