in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

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One of the historic photos even included Venus in the distance, according to Firefly Aerospace. Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Walls of glass also offer sweeping north-facing views of the San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Mountains in the distance. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 An infinity-edge pool overlooks one of two sandy beaches and the glittering waves, with the historic Greens Ledge Lighthouse in the distance. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025 Sitting on the top of a ridge, the residence looks down upon Chili Bar, one of California’s most popular whitewater stretches, and the old historic flume in the distance. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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