more distant

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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

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

Maybe a championship, too, but that's more complicated, more distant when France are still the hot favourites to clinch it despite what Scotland did to them last weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Instead of burning fuel, Munday and graduate student researcher Tristan Deppe explored whether the cold side could be linked to something far colder and much more distant: deep space.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

After the sermon, friends and more distant family started home.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom