in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

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That first outing was punctuated with lunch at the lauded Osteria La Subida and a walk through the Collio wine district, with the Julian Alps of Slovenia in the distance. Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 At the time, the outlet shared a photo of the pair holding hands while out on a stroll, along with another shot of the two posing with a city skyline in the distance. Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025 But there was always Wrigley Field in the distance. Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 The guest suites — located in the main historic building and three neighboring wooden towers — all have views of the soaring mountains in the distance. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 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 19 Jan. 2025.

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