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 numerous boutiques, bakeries, and local restaurants of both Marylebone and Mayfair are within walking distance; Paddington Station is also a 12-minute walk.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
With a central London location, the swanky 57-room property is within walking distance to West End theaters, buzzy restaurants and incredible shopping (such as the Farm Rio, British favorite Rixo, TALA and more).
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Stonebridge Crossing project is a bit closer in nature to The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an upscale retail center in South Windsor where developers have been adding apartments within walking distance.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
For subway and train transportation, Grand Central Station is within walking distance.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
With a central London location, the swanky 57-room property is within walking distance to West End theaters, buzzy restaurants and incredible shopping (such as the Farm Rio, British favorite Rixo, TALA and more).
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The Stonebridge Crossing project is a bit closer in nature to The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an upscale retail center in South Windsor where developers have been adding apartments within walking distance.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
For subway and train transportation, Grand Central Station is within walking distance.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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