in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

Examples of in the distance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prior to reaching this point, locate the mountain peak ahead in the distance with three small patches of snow and a rocky point with a sharp drop on the left side. Estes Park Trail-Gazette, The Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2024 Now, at the start of his third season, a new turf practice field gleamed in the distance, where USC’s baseball field used to stand, a precursor to a $200-million performance center soon to be erected on the adjacent lot. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 Overlooking a verdant valley with the pre-Alps in the distance is exactly where furniture maker Romeo Sozzi’s history began, and where his slow design is nurtured to this day. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024 On clear days, Khoa can see the San Francisco skyline in the distance through his kitchen window. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the distance 

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“In the distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20distance. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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