miles

plural of mile
as in infinities
a long distance the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor

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Recent Examples of miles Evacuation boats are operating from three piers on the peninsula, which is situated about 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Bordeaux in southwestern France, the province’s prefect, Sophie Brocas, said Friday morning. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Gray's trial had been scheduled to start in mid-October in Columbia County, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from where the shooting happened, after the judge agreed to a defense request for a change of venue. ABC News, 24 July 2026 And, more than 4,000 miles from where it is said to have originated, the concept seems to so far be well received in the Northland. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The epicenter was about 75 miles west of Ferndale, at a depth of 6 miles. Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 The neighborhood sits just four miles north of uptown, and some residents have long felt neglected by the city. Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 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 The largest of the debris aprons covers 50 square miles (130 square kilometers), which would be large enough to bury a small city or a large town. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2026 Alongside its all-electric tiltrotor, the company is developing a hybrid-electric version capable of flying up to 1,000 miles. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

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