long-distance travel
collocation in Englishmeaningsoflong-distanceandtravel
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long-distance
adjective[before noun]
adverb
uk/ˌlɒŋˈdɪs.təns/us/ˌlɑːŋˈdɪs.təns/
travelling a long way, or separated by a ...
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travel
noun
uk/ˈtræv.əl/us/ˈtræv.əl/
the activity ...
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(Definition oflong-distanceandtravelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Advances in the masslong-distancetravelmarket and telecommunications underpin the accelerating globalisation of work experience, vacations and, potentially, retirement residence.
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Despite the growing importance oflong-distancetraveland resettlement in other countries, however, the relationship between migration and ageing is a relatively neglected topic in gerontology.
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It seems likely, for example, that his position was gradually undermined during the age oflong-distancetravelafter the 1840s.
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However, most of the more severely contaminated sites are in close proximity to stations, so long-distancetravelis usually not required to gain access to these locations.
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The result islong-distancetraveland great inconvenience and expense for people living in rural areas.
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I know how tiringlong-distancetravelcan be.
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We have to rely on rail forlong-distancetravel.
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A world in which the railway still dominatedlong-distancetravel.
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One sellslong-distancetraveland the other short-haul travel.
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Competition has helped to drive prices down, improve the range and quality of services available and makelong-distancetravelpossible for many people such as pensioners.
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Later, the plan is to add to the number of accessible stations and to work towards door-to-doorlong-distancetravel.
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The situation is exacerbated by the introduction of the new caravan data, and the abolition of thelong-distancetravelsurvey information.
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Surely these men ought not to have to suffer all the disadvantages oflong-distancetraveland then be fleeced by the railway companies?
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