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
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
“The longer the Strait remains shut, the greater the oil shock and the more distant the idea of Brent crude trading back to levels near $80 or below,” analysts at ING said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
“Aye,” said Dagon Greyjoy, a cousin still more distant.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
