distance
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Authorities were also investigating the speed of the train and its braking distance, Siam added.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Since Fernandes' arrival in the Premier League six years ago, no player has created more chances than him - and by some distance.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Then again, maybe you’d also appreciate getting to see the world without having to catch a series of flights or drive a long distance.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Manhattan, it turns out, looks better from a distance than from its edges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In the far distance, he saw the Cold, Cold Ocean and the shipwreck.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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