distant
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In some cases, child protection teams succeed in locating relatives, even distant family members, who can care for orphaned children.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The landscape preserves a remarkable glimpse into the distant past.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
They then stop near Oman and transfer their cargoes to ships bound for distant markets before heading back into the Gulf, where they face the most risk of being hit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
It meant the sector was more distant from government than the NHS.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
I was merely scribbling down a message and stuffing it into a bottle for those who passed through these parts in the far distant future.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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