单词	striking distance
释义	striking distance noun : a distance from which something can be easily reached or attained almost within striking distance of their goal Example Sentences The snake was within striking distance. Recent Examples on the Web Now 10 games behind the Blue Jays for the final spot in the wild-card standings, the Sox will look to play the role of spoiler as the Orioles try to stay within striking distance of Toronto. Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Evan McMullin, a Republican turned independent, is within striking distance of Sen. Mike Lee. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 That would put the country within striking distance of Biden’s goal of cutting emissions at least 50 percent over that time period. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The Dodgers are within striking distance of that franchise record but are a long way from the MLB-record 26 wins in a row by the New York Giants in 1916 or even the 22 in a row won by Cleveland in 2017. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022 That’s a feat only matched by five other films—which means Sing 2 is within striking distance of becoming the most consistently popular film on Netflix in the Top 10 era (which began in February 2020). Travis Bean, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Johnny Cueto returned for the eighth inning Thursday at Globe Life Field, aiming to keep the Chicago White Sox within striking distance of the Texas Rangers. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 That would leave the nation within striking distance of the emissions reductions international scientists say are needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Nest, who stumbled at the gate, was in striking distance while Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike was stuck at the back. John Cherwaspecial Contributor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1751, in the meaning defined above striking distance noun as in shouting distance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shouting distance hop, skip, and jump stone's throw hairbreadth inch hairsbreadth hair Antonyms & Near Antonyms long haul world galaxy way country mile light-year infinity See More
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