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distance

[dis-tuhns] / ˈdɪs təns /




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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is having its longest winning streak in five years and the broader S&P 500 is within spitting distance of an all-time high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

These bottlenecks put distance between today’s cost and tomorrow’s reward, creating another potential reason for AI’s valuation stagnation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"He knew he shouldn't have been on the road, so he set about doing everything he could to distance himself from these facts."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The distance between these "pearls" closely matches the usual spacing between nucleoids.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

We left through the lot’s side exit and walked a short distance to a huge warehouse.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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