as in inches
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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Hernandez was the only high jumper to clear 5 feet, 10 inches, while her triple jump score of 48 feet, 8 3/4 inches was more than an inch ahead of the second--place finisher.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026 -
Cade Filleman stood on the mound, 60-foot-6 inches away from delirium.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Stone's throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throws. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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