at a distance

Example Sentences

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He tied several balloons to two bikes so he and his girlfriend could still find each other at a distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In addition to protecting the airfields with antimissile interceptors and counterdrone defenses, the U.S. has taken steps to operate at a distance from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlantic Ocean, its natural habitat.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Prince William has been at a distance from much of the Andrew story for so long.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Father was there to see me off, and Mandy stood at a distance.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine