distance
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The vital victory stretched Arsenal's lead to five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and put league silverware in touching distance after three successive second-placed finishes.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
‘There are probably countless weddings, funerals, reunions, weekend getaways and, yes — long distance relationships — that Spirit enabled’ with its flights under $100.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A person with distance from your situation can help break familiar cycles and put things into perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In 2023, the trio keyed in on the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, a short distance from Ruben Flores’ house.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
And I love how obvious my progress is—how a distance that seems impossible one week is no problem the next.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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