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

But Apple Intelligence hints at a more distant threat to Apple, one that will fall on Ternus’s plate should he be lucky enough to match Cook’s CEO tenure.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 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

In contrast, more distant relatives such as donkeys and zebras appear to lack the high frequency component.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Meereenese of lesser birth crowded the upper tiers, more distant from the carnage.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin