striking distances

plural of striking distance

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inches
Noun
  • Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Dig a trench that is about 12 inches deep and loosen the soil, setting it to the side.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Striking distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20distances. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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