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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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The stock has climbed 23% this year and 135% over the last 12 months, bringing it within striking distance of overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Despite their evolutionary distance, the team discovered that both butterflies and moths repeatedly relied on the same two genes, ivory and optix, to produce nearly identical warning colors.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Rodriguez has reigned as unified champion at flyweight and super-flyweight, and boasts an undefeated 23-fight record - 16 inside the distance.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Average opponent shot distance when each player is on vs. off the court,

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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