within/in walking distance
idiom
: not very far : close enough to reach by walking
Her house is within walking distance.
—often + ofHer job is within walking distance of her school.
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The neighborhood has also changed immensely, with expensive dining options and dive bars co-existing within walking distance.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Once in town, most places are within walking distance.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Optional splurge: Stay at Harmon Guest House or Hotel Healdsburg for stylish digs within walking distance of everything.
Saturday: Head to the Redwoods or the Coast
Spend your Saturday soaking up California’s natural beauty.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Wayne Madrigal moved to near the Great Park 10 years ago from Northern California, anticipating a day when a world-class park would be within walking distance from his property.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Once in town, most places are within walking distance.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Optional splurge: Stay at Harmon Guest House or Hotel Healdsburg for stylish digs within walking distance of everything.
Saturday: Head to the Redwoods or the Coast
Spend your Saturday soaking up California’s natural beauty.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Wayne Madrigal moved to near the Great Park 10 years ago from Northern California, anticipating a day when a world-class park would be within walking distance from his property.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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“Within/in walking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%2Fin%20walking%20distance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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