as in inches
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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Noun
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For travelers on the go, shrinking the cup to just two inches can save space in your bag for other items.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026 -
All told over 51 inches of snow to contend with.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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April 20 – May 20 Steady steps feel especially comforting now.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Stone's throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throws. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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