"in the distance" meaning in All languages combined

See in the distance on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} in the distance (not comparable)
  1. Far away; a long distance away. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-in_the_distance-en-adv-Si0Uv7MA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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