as in inches
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
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Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Lauren Rock’s proprietary therapies melt away inches, tighten skin and reduce cellulite with zero downtime.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Officials said those basic steps likely saved lives.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The New York Declaration outlines a comprehensive framework for ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, returning the remaining hostages, dismantling Hamas, and rebuilding the strip and backs these steps with security guarantees and initiatives to boost regional integration.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Stone's throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throws. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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