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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance and make trade-offs in their search for everyday affordability and value,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

More recently, the face was LeBron James, and then, the ethereal distance shooter Steph Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

All of that would appear to put some distance between her and what he was buying.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Massey waited several agonizing minutes while the distance was measured, but when the mark flashed on the scoreboard, she leaped in the air and screamed “Let’s go! Three more!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

What restaurant did I eat at / What’s the distance from Nova Scotia to British Columbia / Do you know the time in London?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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