more distant
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It waxed and waned as the attacks grew more distant.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
Whenever the fund sells a soon-to-expire contract for a more distant one, it has to pay a higher price, creating a drag on performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Seeing his club win a place in the Football League remains the aim for White, but reaching the Premier League feels a far more distant dream.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
That connection supports the idea that more distant remnant radio galaxies may fade faster, reducing the amount of time during which astronomers can detect them.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
But there are detailed differences that prove important: Japan is somewhat larger and more distant.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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