distant
Example Sentences
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"Just like seismologists use earthquakes to study Earth's interior, we can use stellar oscillations to understand what's happening inside distant stars," said IfA research scientist Daniel Hey, lead author of the study.
From Science Daily
The havoc of the evening made England's improved performance with ball and in the field a distant memory.
From BBC
In a statement read out in court, Mr Hudd said his life had changed since the attack and he became "cold and distant" and "easily distracted".
From BBC
By exploring a distant and somewhat alien community through the device of music, they somehow tapped into something universal.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr Melly said: "We've only been home for four weeks, but it's almost a distant memory now being at the hospital, which is really nice, just so normal."
From BBC
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