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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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Some of the artifacts appear to have originated in England and Ireland, which is indicative of the Vikings’ long-distance trade routes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
But Green has been absolutely on fire over his last four games, averaging 29.0 points on 48.9% shooting from the floor and 43.8% from long distance on 12 attempts per game.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Tired of being long-distance with her boyfriend Dae, Kitty moves to Seoul to attend the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS) with him and learn more about her late mother, who was an alumnus.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Some of the artifacts appear to have originated in England and Ireland, which is indicative of the Vikings’ long-distance trade routes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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
The Golden Gophers’ efficiency dropped to 34.5% (10 of 29) overall and 37.5% from long distance (3 of 8) in the second half and finished at 41.5% (22 of 53).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
But Green has been absolutely on fire over his last four games, averaging 29.0 points on 48.9% shooting from the floor and 43.8% from long distance on 12 attempts per game.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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