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Definition the distance in British English

the distance phrase

phrase
1

at/to a place that is very far from where you are, although you can still see or hear things there

Example

The peaks of the Pyrenees could be seen in the distance.

Example

His gaze shifted, and he stared into the distance.

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Definition  the distance in British English