distant

Example Sentences

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Even while Idle was still with the troupe, being its only unpartnered writer made him feel distant from them, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.

From Barron's

Retirement remains a distant prospect for us, but it’s still something we want to ensure we are well prepared for.

From The Wall Street Journal

Further genetic and isotopic evidence suggests these migrants came from nearby regions rather than distant populations.

From Science Daily

Upload speeds were generally stable, though ping times increased significantly on distant servers — reaching over 500 ms in Australia — which could introduce noticeable lag during gaming or video calls.

From Salon