more distant
Example Sentences
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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
Defeat would put make England more distant outsiders for their final-day meeting with runaway leaders France and raise the prospect of a first single-win Six Nations campaign.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Lost in longing, Louie imagined himself on a train, rolling into country he couldn’t see, growing smaller and more distant until he disappeared.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
