distant

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The findings also raise questions about the distant future of our own solar system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

At highway speeds, the BBS’s inner peace is intruded upon only by the distant drumming of the vast wheels and tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, Google researchers have published a white paper indicating that Q-Day—the point where quantum computers can crack the encryption protecting much of the world’s data—isn’t a distant threat.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite this, Surfshark still delivered faster startup times and smoother 4K playback during streaming tests, even on distant servers.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Just a distant anger that it should end like this.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver