distant

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Now, Google researchers have published a white paper indicating that Q-Day—the point where quantum computers can crack the encryption protecting much of the world’s data—isn’t a distant threat.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Surfshark showed slightly faster startup times and smoother 4K playback on distant servers, thanks in part to its FastTrack optimization feature.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

To ordinary churchgoers, the God of medieval imagination appeared distant and inscrutable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle has also suggested he would be interested, but once again this would be a dip into the distant past.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Gingersnipes matched his trepidation, crouching at the window, her tiny ears flickering to pick up the distant noise.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman