How to Use long-distance in a Sentence

long-distance

1 of 3 adjective
  • Evan was in some ways destined for a life of long-distance exercise.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The prominent road noise will add a bit of long-distance fatigue back, though.
    — Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 16 May 2023
  • One of the first lessons long-distance backpackers learn is that a happy foot makes for miles.
    — Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Two dogs share the world record for the long-distance competition.
    — Brent Frazee, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Keflezighi hit the gas, the riskiest of risky moves among elite long-distance runners.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Martin’s long-distance shots are falling like rain, but so are some of his others.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • These are the long-distance commuters—those who wake up in the dark, and view their cars or a train as their second home.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2023
  • That was the main focus with Rishi when the long-distance couple spoke on Zoom.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Amtrak also has plans to replace decades-old rail cars that service its long-distance routes.
    — Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Even at the Olympics the temptation of long-distance runners to catch a lift once proved too much.
    — Victor Mather, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • It's just designed to be a more streamlined long-distance support system.
    — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Their largest challenge is often the issue of water, and how to hydrate when on a long-distance run.
    — Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Both short- and long-distance travel would be possible, the researchers write.
    — Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Unlike long-distance love, there are no tearful airport reunions.
    — Lucy Thorpe, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
  • These shoes are also stylish enough to go from a long-distance run to running errands without skipping a beat.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • At the time, the couple had been dating long-distance for nine months, and had been engaged for 14 months.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Easing tension in the muscles along the front of the body can help long-distance hikers ease lower back pain.
    — Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Right at the start, some teams pull ahead while others struggle, as per usual with long-distance swimming challenges.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2023
  • Along the way, Asics added the long-distance-ready SuperBlast to the lineup.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This has become a bar staple as more and more of my friends forsake drinking in favor of long-distance running.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And long-distance relationships, while still hard, are possible for these two.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • For racing and long-distance touring, those definitely come in handy.
    — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This is a great gift for the long-distance daughter-in-law, because it will be delivered right to her door in a stunning gift box.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • For a year, the pair got to know each other through a long-distance relationship that flew under the radar of the media.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The existing tunnel is key for local commuters and long-distance train travel alike.
    — Gregory Wallace, CNN, 6 July 2023
  • While a very few have turned up in South America, most are not long-distance migrators.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The extension of these low-cost late-night fares comes as Amtrak has made plans to upgrade its overnight and long-distance trains.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2023
  • And the bobolink, known for its robust songs and long-distance travels to South America.
    — Tammy Webber The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The Joker would return, but the Nuggets’ long-distance signal kept cutting out.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The low-cost long-distance bus service allows riders to select their seats when purchasing tickets.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025

long-distance

2 of 3 adverb
  • Take a look at long-distance love.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
  • It’s been a long season with some long-distance road trips for games.
    — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
  • For long-distance drivers, the diesel remains king.
    — New Atlas, 27 May 2026
  • The screwworm fly is a lousy long-distance traveler.
    — Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • If your move is long-distance, going this route could be a small way to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
    — Emma Foehringer Merchant, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023
  • That led staff to stop a second commuter train at the station, where it was struck by a long-distance commuter train.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • For travelers drawn to the calm and rhythm of the rails, long-distance train travel is the only option.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • The shoes were designed with input from barefoot long-distance runners in Kenya.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • The capital has the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and tours, and avoids the need for a long-distance road trip on eclipse day.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Some riders say faster bus service could make long-distance travel more convenient.
    — Conor McGill, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • There didn’t used to be internet or email (ja, really), and long-distance phone calls were a dollar a minute.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • His feat is popularly believed to have inspired the modern long-distance race known as the marathon.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The two started a long-distance relationship that initially seemed to be full of love.
    — ABC News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The best long-distance walking shoes are different than the running shoes many people lace up before a long stroll.
    — Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
  • During the tussle, a group of long-distance swimmers went to swim by, and the shark ultimately bit a man's leg.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Exchanges between nodes normally took place in the middle of the night, when long-distance phone rates were lowest.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2016
  • Their long-distance relationship was strained by his work schedule and her issues with drinking.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
  • After dating long-distance for three-and-a-half years, Joy joined him on tour and preaches halfway through his set.
    — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Cargill was also motivated not to smoke by taking up long-distance running.
    — Emilia Benton, SELF, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Now, long-distance runners are a special breed, and many of these men are prone to taking on strange and grueling challenges.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Going long-distance first isn’t making your partner choose between you and his family.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This could be someone long-distance or from a totally different background who opens your mind (and your heart) at the same time.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Gavin McCarthy took a long-distance shot from inside the blue line that was an easy stop for Cloutier.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Or endure yet another delay, or yet another stretch of long-distance?
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Station staff then stopped the second commuter train, which led to the long-distance train crashing into it, the department said.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The men at the garage were saying that the long-distance trucking reforms would do more than oblige my father to pay a ruble and a half per kilometer.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Mileage isn’t the only consideration when factoring costs for a long-distance move.
    — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • Some said that the Boston Marathon is designed to be exclusive, meant for the world’s fastest long-distance runners.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The defenseman’s long-distance wrister eluded Yegorov and the Eagles were up two.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

long distance

3 of 3 noun
  • Those three calls were long distance and should have shown up on his phone bill.
    — Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
  • That long distance, even for just a week, stung a little bit.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Redd missed an off-balance shot from long distance at the buzzer.
    — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Some of them even traveled long distances by bus, foot or bike to reach the house.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The top prize is awarded to the frog that hops the longest distance.
    — Taryn Luna, sacbee, 16 May 2018
  • These spores travel long distances.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Smoke billowing from a rooftop could be seen from long distance.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • As a freshman, Kell was called on to kick field goals from long distances.
    — Dallas News, 6 Mar. 2020
  • The 12-year-old dog is no stranger to running long distances.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Strong winds can carry the smoke long distances, even thousands of miles.
    — Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
  • So will her bond with Aidan be able to survive these five years of long distance?
    — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Some attendees drove long distances to be there.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Back in May, fans noticed what seemed to be long distance touch bracelets on the pair.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Oct. 2020
  • And the blur is amplified when the camera is zoomed in from a long distance.
    — Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 12 July 2022
  • The long distance puts a lot of stress and strain on a relationship.
    — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The toxic hairs break easily and can be spread over long distances by the wind.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • At least the long distance events were one heat, but with four age groups times two genders, that's an hour right there.
    — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • New York was 14 of 30 from long distance the rest of the way.
    — Noah Trister, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022
  • Rockland is not fully flighted and cannot fly long distances.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The state is vast, arid, and dependent on power hauled over long distances.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • Certain works, even when they were first created, were made long distance.
    — Alex Bacon, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Despite the long distance and their busy schedules, the pair found a way to make their romance work.
    — Jessica Booth, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022
  • Do not carry firewood long distances.
    — Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Light was in nursing school at the time and the two had to date long distance, which proved to be a challenge for both.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The Ford then drove a long distance in the center turn lane before being pulled over.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Supporters said the problem was worse for the sick and frail, who would not be able to drive long distances to buy pot.
    — Michael R. Blood, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019
  • Hybrids are able to travel for extremely long distances thanks to this process.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Maria and Faith Broering combined for five shots in the first half from long distance.
    — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 3 Nov. 2019
  • By that point in the game, Curry hadn’t made a three and was one-of-ten from long distance in the series.
    — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2018
  • From groceries to electronics, trucks move it across long distances every day.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026

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