stone's throws

noun

plural of stone's throw
as in inches
a very small distance or degree the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach

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  1. inches
  2. steps
Noun
  • Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of inches
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  • Despite this, 17% of prospective homebuyers have not taken any steps to improve their credit score ahead of a purchase, the survey showed.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of steps
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