as in infinity
a long distance
the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Recent Examples of mile
One jar has a place of honor 500 miles away, in the library of Mr. Brown’s home in Queens.
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Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
On the evening of Jan. 7, winds reached as high as 100 miles per hour across Southern California, downing trees and battering electrical poles, towers and lines.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an advisory and close several miles of coastline from Malibu to Playa del Rey.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
In contrast, Main Cabin fares provide greater flexibility, including the ability to select seats in advance, earn miles, and take advantage of more lenient modification policies.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
On the evening of Jan. 7, winds reached as high as 100 miles per hour across Southern California, downing trees and battering electrical poles, towers and lines.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an advisory and close several miles of coastline from Malibu to Playa del Rey.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
In contrast, Main Cabin fares provide greater flexibility, including the ability to select seats in advance, earn miles, and take advantage of more lenient modification policies.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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