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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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It orbits the Sun every 365.25 days, in line with what you would expect in view of their distance apart.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In August 2014, Walker sent Gates what appeared to be a warning about Epstein: Gates should maintain “a healthy distance for anything of a personal nature” when dealing with Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

K.B. is upfront about his father’s emotional distance and absenteeism during his childhood.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Troedyrhiw is a short distance from Aberfan and teacher Hannah James believes this makes the history feel personal to local children.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

They reached an elevation that looked down upon the Very, Very Far North, with a few clouds actually hanging below them and the Shipwreck nothing but a speck seen far off in the distance.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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