as in miles
a long distance
the distance from the car to the concert hall felt like a country mile in her new high heels
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For the beach hazards statement, NWS meteorologists warned that a moderate swell would create dangerous conditions from south of Monterey to south of Point Reyes, encompassing roughly 270 miles of California shoreline.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Optional solar panels on the cab roof, tonneau cover or camper shell can add up to 15 miles of range per day, further enhancing its efficiency.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Country miles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country%20miles. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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