long distance

NOUN

long haul

Synonyms

WEAK

hard labor hard way hard work interminability labor long wait uphill work

Example Sentences

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The two sides remain a long distance apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Due to their large body size, repeated long distance hopping would have been inefficient.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

He is also shooting a career-low 30.9% from three after shooting 42.3% from long distance last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

"Everything just felt natural - from being friends, to dating, to moving in together, even doing long distance."

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Someone calling from a long distance would have to dial their local central switchboard.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse