distance

Example Sentences

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Yet, despite the distance and the threats, or maybe because of them, I have never felt more American.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The commander had initially found it difficult to take pictures of our planet from the spacecraft, saying taking photos at such a distance made it hard to adjust exposure settings.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Tests showed that the light distribution achieved more than 90 percent uniformity across the illuminated area at a distance of two meters.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“Keep your distance, take a few photos to add to a community science platform like iNaturalist, and then allow yourself and the snake to continue on in your journey.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Far in the distance, a treacherous scree slope towered above the fells, and beyond it rose the High Mountains.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver