distant

Example Sentences

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In earlier research, linguists tried to avoid similarities between related or nearby languages by selecting samples from distant regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Such slow-burn measures are a distant concern until the news-driven storm blows over, though.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A distant mother, she relied heavily on nannies but insisted girls should be educated at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Lurie has even solicited payments from his mother, a family foundation and distant cousins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

They create bursts of sound, and by listening for the echo, they’re able to locate distant objects.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown