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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The hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and shops.
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The home is within walking distance of the Charlotte Country Day School.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
The chic and modern property is in the city’s heart and within walking distance of many tasting rooms and eateries.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Brettelberg Condominiums, located at Sunlight Mountain Resort, offer another option within walking distance of the party.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The home is within walking distance of the Charlotte Country Day School.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
The chic and modern property is in the city’s heart and within walking distance of many tasting rooms and eateries.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Brettelberg Condominiums, located at Sunlight Mountain Resort, offer another option within walking distance of the party.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
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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 2 Apr. 2025.
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