distance
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It was another tight contest that went the distance, with Kelly's contribution once again proving decisive as she scored the final penalty in a shootout to defend England's status as European champions.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Of top-flight players who have played more than 1,200 minutes this season, only four average more distance covered per 90 minutes than his 12.2km.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
These bottlenecks put distance between today’s cost and tomorrow’s reward, creating another potential reason for AI’s valuation stagnation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Faced with an opponent who skilfully minimized his ideological distance from Mr. Orbán while focusing on competence and honesty, Hungary’s prime minister went down to a historic defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The snow-white ring, the height of the stools, and the distance between each stool was so perfect I could have sworn that someone had planted them.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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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