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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Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Zagorski is also a cyclist who does long-distance rides with friends a couple times a year.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 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
Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not every parent is able to drive a long distance to a school of choice, and the district does not offer transportation unless a student is zoned to a particular school.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The need for being authentic grows manifold in a long-distance friendship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Zagorski is also a cyclist who does long-distance rides with friends a couple times a year.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 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
Driving on the Job In some jobs, such as trucking and bussing, long distance driving is the primary work task.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not every parent is able to drive a long distance to a school of choice, and the district does not offer transportation unless a student is zoned to a particular school.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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