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
  • Its front door was six inches too short for its frame and outfitted with a bathroom push knob instead of a lever handle, almost as if the original slab had been blown from its casing by an internal explosion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Powerball jackpot inches closer towards the $1 billion mark and is now $975 million after no one wins Monday's drawing.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The last step, then, is just how bullish the organization is on King’s offensive growth.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.
    Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 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
  • Sevy, which launched three months ago, sells colorful bandanas to protect the wearer’s neck or head.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Movements that prevent back pain Your postural muscles — your neck, back, core, hip and leg muscles — are constantly working to help keep you balanced and upright.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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