distant
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It waxed and waned as the attacks grew more distant.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
On Thursday, the astrophysicist who studies distant planets and writes about alien life will be installed as Caltech’s 10th president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Mountain ranges contain valuable records of Earth's distant past, preserving traces of vanished oceans, shifting continents, and the geological processes that transformed the planet over millions of years.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Tax and spending decisions by the government may feel distant to your everyday life, but many of the Budget announcements will have a direct impact on you and your money.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
At last someone directed me to a distant platform.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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