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as in small
small in degree
there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together
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as in away
not close in time or space
a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future
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But when a body is discovered in a remote town, they are flung into a new sweatier, stickier investigation.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
What moves someone to search for a home in such a remote corner of the world?
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
However, while these collectors enjoy attending events, many prefer to make purchases online, by email, or through other remote channels rather than buying directly during their visits to galleries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Ferrin, along with 19-year-old Mageau, was shot while sitting in Ferrin’s car in a remote parking lot in Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, Calif., roughly 15 minutes away from where the previous victims had been found, on July 4, 1969.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
What moves someone to search for a home in such a remote corner of the world?
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
However, while these collectors enjoy attending events, many prefer to make purchases online, by email, or through other remote channels rather than buying directly during their visits to galleries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Ferrin, along with 19-year-old Mageau, was shot while sitting in Ferrin’s car in a remote parking lot in Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, Calif., roughly 15 minutes away from where the previous victims had been found, on July 4, 1969.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Researchers trained rats to jog on a treadmill To scientifically measure that observation, researchers captured two dozen vampire bats from Belize and trained them to use a small treadmill typically used to measure the metabolic rates of rats.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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To the north, not visible from the beach, was a distant shore, where rows of mountains resembling jagged waves disappeared into the mist.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Others see the move as another step in the erosion of Palestinian rights and the removal of their distant but long-promised right to return to the villages, now in Israel, from which they and their ancestors were violently evicted when the Jewish state was created in 1948.Mick Krever, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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At the eastern tip of the Hamptons on Long Island, the Stone House in Montauk sits on 3.2 secluded acres near the edge of a 70-foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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This secluded wellness oasis offers a holistic approach to well-being, drawing inspiration from the island's Indigenous Arawak tribe.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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With Real Madrid’s away game against Valencia postponed due to the catastrophic flooding in the region, a win would see Flick’s squad open up a nine-point lead at the top of the league table.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Keep the scoreline close, add a late away goal, and Colorado would be a good position to advance.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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The Rams emerged from their off week to defeat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, gaining momentum for their Thursday matchup against the Vikings, one of the top teams so far.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Dodgers could decide to push Flaherty, who pitched seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 Game 1 win, back to Game 6 (if the series is extended that far) and potentially run another bullpen game in Game 5 with an off day between.Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
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Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Take their approach to motherhood: While Cleo seems almost blinded by her devotion to her sons, Maddie is more detached from her teenage son, Seth.Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Its beauty lies in its kind people, mesmerizing wildlife, and remote, hidden landscapes.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tanya has been arrested after repeatedly failing to respond to a grand-jury subpoena, and the cops found a hidden car in the garage — a car tied to the double murder in Boston.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eddy is celebrated for her abstract geometric designs, which push the boundaries of traditional jewelry-making by blending contemporary form with deep personal meaning.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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Native grasses have deep roots and can be a great long-term solution.Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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