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distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /




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Investors largely disregarded SK Hynix’s long-term wafer capacity expansion, as the 2034 timeline is distant.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

This means there is more competition on the distant horizon for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, and whether Roche joins the fray will be seen later this year, Deutsche Bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

New asteroids and distant objects are being discovered all the time as our observing capabilities become more detailed, which should gradually shed more light on what might be out there.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Barnum’s Hotel was owned by a distant cousin of P. T. Barnum and not Barnum himself.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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