How to Use long-distance in a Sentence
- That was the main focus with Rishi when the long-distance couple spoke on Zoom.
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Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
- Even at the Olympics the temptation of long-distance runners to catch a lift once proved too much.
— Victor Mather, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
- The first scene in the movie reintroduces us to Miles’s long-distance best friend, Gwen Stacy of Earth-65, a.k.a.
— Stephanie Burt, The New Yorker, 14 June 2023
- These are the long-distance commuters—those who wake up in the dark, and view their cars or a train as their second home.
— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2023
- Keflezighi hit the gas, the riskiest of risky moves among elite long-distance runners.
— Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
- Jerry moved back to the U.S. and the two kept up a long-distance relationship.
— Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
- Schedule calls or video chats with your long-distance pals.
— Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 Dec. 2023
- Two dogs share the world record for the long-distance competition.
— Brent Frazee, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
- The prominent road noise will add a bit of long-distance fatigue back, though.
— Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 16 May 2023
- And the bobolink, known for its robust songs and long-distance travels to South America.
— Tammy Webber The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2023
- Evan was in some ways destined for a life of long-distance exercise.
— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
- For a year, the pair got to know each other through a long-distance relationship that flew under the radar of the media.
— Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
- Their largest challenge is often the issue of water, and how to hydrate when on a long-distance run.
— Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
- The extension of these low-cost late-night fares comes as Amtrak has made plans to upgrade its overnight and long-distance trains.
— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2023
- This is a great gift for the long-distance daughter-in-law, because it will be delivered right to her door in a stunning gift box.
— Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
- Brad Marchand took Bergeron’s pass and fed the puck to Brandon Carlo at the point for a long-distance goal at 8:16 of the second period.
— Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
- While a very few have turned up in South America, most are not long-distance migrators.
— Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 27 Dec. 2023
- These shoes are also stylish enough to go from a long-distance run to running errands without skipping a beat.
— Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
- Yet building long-distance power lines can be a brutal slog.
— New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
- Ahead of the Scurvy With the advent of long-distance ocean voyages came scurvy, a deadly affliction caused by a lack of vitamin C.
— Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
- Both short- and long-distance travel would be possible, the researchers write.
— Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
- Amtrak also has plans to replace decades-old rail cars that service its long-distance routes.
— Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
- The country’s fourth-largest city is also a launching pad for one of its most popular long-distance hiking trails: the 34-mile Ala-Kul trek.
— Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
- Around 80% of all long-distance trains as well as regional and commuter trains in the country were canceled as train drivers went on strike.
— Kirsten Grieshaber, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
- Right at the start, some teams pull ahead while others struggle, as per usual with long-distance swimming challenges.
— Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2023
- The app is geared toward long-distance couples, though the technology seems likely to crop up in other corners of the web.
— Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
- On the first day of the holiday weekend, China’s railway system—the main form of long-distance travel in the country—saw a record 19.66 million trips.
— Diego Lasarte, Quartz, 4 May 2023
- To play the long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad, Bening mixes in an astringent clump of salt.
— Wesley Morris, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2024
- At the time, the couple had been dating long-distance for nine months, and had been engaged for 14 months.
— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
- Martin’s long-distance shots are falling like rain, but so are some of his others.
— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
- If your move is long-distance, going this route could be a small way to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
— Emma Foehringer Merchant, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023
- Klay Thompson shook the internet on Sunday night with a long-distance 3-point shot that banked off the backboard.
— Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2023
- The two started a long-distance relationship that initially seemed to be full of love.
— ABC News, 16 Feb. 2023
- Over a four-minute period, Alabama got a 3-pointers from Hooks, three long-distance bombs from Siegel and another from Kelly to complete a 15-7 run.
— Randy Kennedy, al, 11 Mar. 2023
- Cargill was also motivated not to smoke by taking up long-distance running.
— Emilia Benton, SELF, 15 Mar. 2023
- Unlike in Pirsig’s day, outdoorsy cyclists and long-distance riders can get camping gear made specifically to fit the two-wheel lifestyle.
— Jack Baruth, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
- Musicians will move through the space, going from the center to the outside based on Bielawa's score, coordinated by time and long-distance musical cues, according to the release.
— Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2023
- As a justification, Putin cited a brief spate of Ukrainian long-distance drone attacks on Russian bases used by strategic bombers launching cruise missile at Ukrainian cities.
— Sebastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
- Fortunately, Vikander has managed a healthy long-distance relationship with the statuette, as her friend's daughter has turned the coveted award into something like the traveling gnome.
— Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
- Some said that the Boston Marathon is designed to be exclusive, meant for the world’s fastest long-distance runners.
— Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
- New York was 14 of 30 from long distance the rest of the way.
— Noah Trister, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022
- The Spurs finished the night 12 of 36 from long distance, and outscored the Heat from the arc by three.
— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Oct. 2021
- The top prize is awarded to the frog that hops the longest distance.
— Taryn Luna, sacbee, 16 May 2018
- If the skyscrapers planned in the Line were arranged in the round, that would solve the problems of long distances.
— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2023
- The 12-year-old dog is no stranger to running long distances.
— Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
- Some of them even traveled long distances by bus, foot or bike to reach the house.
— Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2019
- And the blur is amplified when the camera is zoomed in from a long distance.
— Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 12 July 2022
- Oh, stinky clothes, the bane of the long distance traveler.
— Jada Yuan, New York Times, 27 June 2018
- Back in May, fans noticed what seemed to be long distance touch bracelets on the pair.
— Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Oct. 2020
- Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I were long distance for about a year.
— Annie Lane, oregonlive, 12 July 2020
- By that point in the game, Curry hadn’t made a three and was one-of-ten from long distance in the series.
— Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2018
- Light was in nursing school at the time and the two had to date long distance, which proved to be a challenge for both.
— Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
- That long distance, even for just a week, stung a little bit.
— Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2021
- So the Leaf in the summer at high outside temps is not a good long distance EV.
— Neil Winton, Forbes, 19 May 2021
- Johnson's shot 1-for-9 from long distance in the four games since playing the Hawkeyes.
— Marcus Fuller, Star Tribune, 10 Jan. 2021
- Redd missed an off-balance shot from long distance at the buzzer.
— Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2018
- The pair are also determined to make the long distance work.
— Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2022
- As a freshman, Kell was called on to kick field goals from long distances.
— Dallas News, 6 Mar. 2020
- But if there was a prize for the longest distance traveled, they’d be shoo-ins.
— Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 26 Aug. 2019
- So will her bond with Aidan be able to survive these five years of long distance?
— Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Apr. 2025
- For one, that would have involved a long distance phone call from Europe to the US, no mean feat in 1969.
— Francesca Street, CNN, 22 Feb. 2023
- The Bucks missed their first eight attempts from long distance before Brook Lopez nailed one to cut the deficit to 15-13.
— Ben Steele, USA TODAY, 22 May 2021
- The long distance puts a lot of stress and strain on a relationship.
— Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 15 Aug. 2019
- Maria and Faith Broering combined for five shots in the first half from long distance.
— James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 3 Nov. 2019
- Despite the long distance and their busy schedules, the pair found a way to make their romance work.
— Jessica Booth, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022
- Neither team shot the ball well, and Wake was horrid from long distance (3-for-20 on 3s).
— Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
- To be able to see it long distance with him was fantastic.
— Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
- These spores travel long distances.
— Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
- From groceries to electronics, trucks move it across long distances every day.
— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
- But getting gas delivered over long distances is also expensive.
— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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