striking distances

plural of striking distance

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inches
Noun
  • Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Over the next couple of days, 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected in southern Baja California Sur, with local totals up to 4 inches possible.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Striking distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20distances. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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