STRIKING DISTANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

striking distances

noun

plural of striking distance

as in stone's throws

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inches

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Core aerators remove plugs about 2 to 4 inches deep and around 1/2-inch wide, and spaced about 2 to 6 inches apart, dropping them on the lawn surface.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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