stone's throw

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Recent Examples of stone's throw The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach. Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023 Situated within a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in the chic 16th arrondissement, the Shangri-La is sophistication and luxury at its finest. Claire Stern, ELLE, 17 Jan. 2023 The Cambria Hotel in downtown Dallas is located a stone's throw from the Dallas Convention Center. Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2021 See All Example Sentences for stone's throw
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Noun
  • Crepe myrtles need about an inch of water per week and supplemental water is especially important during periods of intense drought.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But our favorite pop of primary is the bright yellow oven and range hood over the 60-inch range in the kitchen.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Also make sure your child participates in extracurricular activities and has unstructured time to get together with friends, both steps that will strengthen their relationships with classmates.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Japan's decisive market and monetary steps to correct the substantial undervaluation of the yen.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Given Detroit remains within shouting distance of the postseason, given the team has played so well since June 1, other players could stay, and the Tigers could avoid punting entirely on this season.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • They are headed to Petco Park to start a three-game series tonight, with a chance to bury the Padres this weekend, or, let the Padres get within shouting distance again.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The square-neck tank top is breezy and slightly cropped, while the wide-leg pants feature a comfy elastic waistband that the top is just long enough to hide.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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