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in spitting distance |
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in/within spitting distance also in/within striking distance very close to something or someone (often + of ) The great thing about the house is that it's within spitting distance of the sea. The move to Ascot put us within striking distance of London. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With no one else in striking distance of that total--the closest is affordable housing developer Robert Vinson with $51,000--Grieg is "virtually certain to place in the primary election," according to Encino-based political consultant Coby King. News came in that a Japanese naval force was in striking distance of the Squadron, and nine crews were put on immediate alert. Although Lesser and Sanford fell 7-5, they kept the Patriots (23-2) -- who received two wins from Jake Brougham -- in striking distance at 71-70. |
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