more distant

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In these events, the gravity of a foreground star and any accompanying planets magnifies the light of a more distant background star, briefly making it appear brighter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"Now more than ever it is imperative to avoid any escalation of a conflict that has already exacted a devastating toll on civilians and that risks making the search for peace even more distant."

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When a massive object such as a neutron star passes in front of a more distant star, its gravity bends and magnifies the background star's light.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

After his father’s death, Mr. Junod goes on a sort of genealogical quest, excavating Lou’s double and triple lives—mistresses, deceptions, suspicious deaths, ugly secrets—and more distant family history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

And I could close my eyes and hide anywhere in my imagination, making the sounds of war more distant and less alarming.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat