as in miles
a long distance
the distance from the car to the concert hall felt like a country mile in her new high heels
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miles
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025 -
The epicenter was situated approximately 2 miles southeast of San Ramon, at a depth of 5 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Country miles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country%20miles. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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