distance
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But he is a colt who relishes the distance and he has improved his Beyer Speed Figure with every start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
This is a lot more treacherous for those in, around or within a commutable distance of New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The youngsters followed the shoreline as the tide was going out and, the inquest heard, Chiedza's aunt lost sight of them due to the distance and the volume of people on the beach.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Initially, he maintained a greater distance, which is why direct contact was not made at the time,” the document reads.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
A slow, low thunder rumbles in the distance and a cooler breeze blows through, making the reeds that stand tall along the water’s edge sashay against the dock.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Word Generation Science - Measurement
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