stone's throw
Example Sentences
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And of course, Download is only a stone's throw from East Midlands Airport for metalheads travelling from even further afield.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The council approved a zoning change and unveiled a plan to build 120 apartments for an estimated $91 million in the quaint town center, a stone’s throw from several gourmet restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
A stone’s throw away from the Roxbury warehouse was a Mexican bakery serving delicacies like conchas and empanadas.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
With its Art Deco lettering and being a stone’s throw from Ocean Boulevard, this cozy condo complex feels like a humble monument to SoCal Americana.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
From just a stone’s throw away, I heard the thomp of a dismount—two feet landing on the ground.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
