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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Justin and Karolina Jaczewska-Bagri, a UK couple, who visited Giza in December 2024, confirmed in an email interview that all these landmarks are within walking distance of each other.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Enhancing this home’s appeal is its location within walking distance of West Hartford’s bustling center, with its shops, eateries, and service providers.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Shuttles run to each course, the restaurants and amenities are within walking distance, and there is a golf bag and luggage concierge service throughout.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Enhancing this home’s appeal is its location within walking distance of West Hartford’s bustling center, with its shops, eateries, and service providers.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Shuttles run to each course, the restaurants and amenities are within walking distance, and there is a golf bag and luggage concierge service throughout.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for within/in walking distance
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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 9 Mar. 2025.
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