distance

Example Sentences

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That protection waned during the pandemic, as people stayed home or kept their distance from others.

From Los Angeles Times

It had sailed some considerable distance by the time the fire was reported and it is assumed the crew deactivated its automatic identification system.

From BBC

I want to distance myself from the house.

From Literature

She took a step outside, listening to the men shouting in the distance.

From Literature

They are currently positioned outside the Gulf, distanced from Iranian missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal