country miles

noun

plural of country mile
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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  • The epicenter was approximately 12 miles west-southwest of Petrolia, at a depth of 8 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The VentureOne also has a more accessible welcome offer, allowing new cardholders to earn 20,000 bonus miles after spending just $500 in the first three months.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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