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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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There are multiple Metro stations within walking distance of the venue and the agency is running an enhanced service program around the city to alleviate traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But a series of controversies involving his social-media posts and relationships with women have given some Mainers pause and caused some in the national Democratic Party to distance themselves from him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Transporting a stone of this size over such a long distance would have required planning, coordination and a deep understanding of the landscape -- not to mention tremendous determination," Dr. Clarke said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite seeing the vehicle from the distance from it he was, he "could not see what it was".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She was deadweight, and the sooner I could distance myself from her, the better.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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