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 train station is within walking distance of the city’s downtown district offering local shops, hotels, restaurants, and views of the Pascagoula River.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2024
The county was also rated as more walkable than average; about 72% of residents live within walking distance of a library, museum or park.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Marvin is five now, and—as befits a dog who lives within walking distance of Zabar’s in a neighborhood overrun with AARP subscriptions—has developed a series of gastrointestinal issues in addition to his angst.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
The destination was ranked best for young professionals in Tennessee and also has its residents within walking distance of Geodis Park, Nashville's newest sports venue.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2024
The county was also rated as more walkable than average; about 72% of residents live within walking distance of a library, museum or park.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Marvin is five now, and—as befits a dog who lives within walking distance of Zabar’s in a neighborhood overrun with AARP subscriptions—has developed a series of gastrointestinal issues in addition to his angst.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
The destination was ranked best for young professionals in Tennessee and also has its residents within walking distance of Geodis Park, Nashville's newest sports venue.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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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 10 Sep. 2024.
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