within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
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Ultimately, a neighborhood high-intensity district encourages nonresidential uses such as local businesses to be within walking distance of homes.
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Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Here, there is a thriving community of art, culture, and cuisine, all within walking distance of this luxury hotel.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Within walking distance of Stonecliffe is Woods Restaurant.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
My passion for strengthening our schools and my vision for a quality school within walking distance of every home keep me in this fight.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Here, there is a thriving community of art, culture, and cuisine, all within walking distance of this luxury hotel.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Within walking distance of Stonecliffe is Woods Restaurant.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
My passion for strengthening our schools and my vision for a quality school within walking distance of every home keep me in this fight.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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