STRIKING DISTANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

striking distances

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plural of striking distance

as in stone's throws

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inches

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Portions of southwest Colorado and southeast Utah saw two to four inches, whereas areas with higher elevations, like the San Juan Mountains, got up to six inches.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
The chances of getting another stop on 4th and inches are very slim.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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