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
• Alcoholic drinks are sold in dining cars on many long-distance trains.
  — ABC News, 21 July 2026
• 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
• Storch does not pretend to be a long-distance lover of English football.
  — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
• 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
• The long-distance shooting with his dominant hand is still a work in progress for the Dutchman.
  — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 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
• Another area of strength for Marmoush is his long-distance shooting.
  — Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
• 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

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
• The long-distance trim offers a range of up to 559 miles (900 km).
  — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 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
• But for them, that wasn’t so far from the spirit of the early days, when kids in different towns connected via zines and became long-distance pen pals.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 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
• None of these couples thought that the long distance would be this long-term.
  — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
• 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
• Meanwhile, the normal cells can swim long distances on their own.
  — Jay Kakade july 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026
• 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, 29 Aug. 2025
• 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 bird was pretty close, and my previous images had been at a long distance.
  — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
• They are literally made loud enough to rally troops from a long distance.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
• 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