in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

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Surrounded by a never-ending patchwork of tea plantations, with Castlereagh Reservoir glistening in the distance, this beautiful bungalow is a picture of colonial elegance. Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Bowe set the world record for the 1,000 meters in 2019 and is a three-time world champion in the distance. Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 The study, led by Bo-Wei Lu and an international team, represents an increase in the distance over which this specific encryption method can be maintained. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 While additional rate drops, then, may still be off in the distance, stability here is the second-best thing buyers and owners can hope for. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the distance

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“In the distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20distance. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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