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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Perfectly positioned within walking distance of landmarks like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum, the hotel immerses guests in the rich cultural tapestry of the city while offering a restorative escape.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The hotel is also in a great location, next to one of the city's most popular parks (Parque Benito Juárez) and within walking distance of many of San Miguel’s attractions, without being too close to the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the cathedral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
As the search continued, Stephen’s brother Michael drove to his mother’s house, within walking distance of the Valiante home.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 July 2025
Potlatch isn’t within walking distance of much, although the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve beckoned a block away.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The hotel is also in a great location, next to one of the city's most popular parks (Parque Benito Juárez) and within walking distance of many of San Miguel’s attractions, without being too close to the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the cathedral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
As the search continued, Stephen’s brother Michael drove to his mother’s house, within walking distance of the Valiante home.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 July 2025
Potlatch isn’t within walking distance of much, although the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve beckoned a block away.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 9 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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