long-dis·tance
ˈlȯŋ-ˈdi-stən(t)s 
1
: of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point especially outside a specified area
2
a
: situated a long distance away
b
: going or covering a long distance
long-distance roads
a long-distance runner
c
: conducted or effective over long distance
a long-distance relationship
long-distance listening devices
1
: by long-distance telephone
called her long-distance
2
: over or from a long distance
1
: communication by long-distance telephone
2
: a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The film revolves around Gondry’s long-distance relationship with his daughter.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Emily Hamilton, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
The sale is available on all of Amtrak’s long distance trains except the southbound Auto Train.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This was the third stop of the Russian flotilla, sent by the country's Pacific Fleet, during its long-distance deployment, which commenced in early October.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The film revolves around Gondry’s long-distance relationship with his daughter.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Travelers who take off on months-long, around-the-world cruises enjoy the combination of daily resort-style perks and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences only long-distance cruising can offer.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
Existing market players were able to facilitate cross-border payments over long distances but interoperability was lacking, Mayenobe said.
—Emily Hamilton, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
The sale is available on all of Amtrak’s long distance trains except the southbound Auto Train.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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