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 record for the most away fans at a single women’s Euros game was broken this month with 17,000 Germany supporters attending their win over Denmark in Basel, a city within walking distance of the Swiss-German border, in the group stage.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The central station, Munich Central Station, is usually quite busy and lies within walking distance of the most important attractions of the city.
—Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
This art walk features over 30 venues offering free art activities within walking distance of each other.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The site is also within walking distance of Boise State University across Julia Davis Park.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The central station, Munich Central Station, is usually quite busy and lies within walking distance of the most important attractions of the city.
—Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
This art walk features over 30 venues offering free art activities within walking distance of each other.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The site is also within walking distance of Boise State University across Julia Davis Park.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
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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 2 Aug. 2025.
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