shouting distance

Example Sentences

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The Parker Solar Probe has flown within shouting distance of the sun.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

By sunrise they had made their way to the bottom of the steep face the woman was trapped on, and they were within shouting distance of her, but they still couldn’t reach her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Within shouting distance from the deck, CEO Mikael Petterson said they would be sailing off "any minute now".

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

Kelce has 730 catches in all, putting him within shouting distance of Witten’s 806 for the most among tight ends over their first 10 seasons in the NFL.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022

Shirley hurried to greet her, but just when she was within shouting distance, the bell rang and the door closed.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord