varying distances

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varying
adjective
uk
/ˈveə.ri.ɪŋ/us
/ˈver.i.ɪŋ/
changing or different in amount or level, especially from one occasion to another, or from one person or thing ...
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distance
noun
uk
/ˈdɪs.təns/us
/ˈdɪs.təns/
the amount of space between ...
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(Definition ofvaryinganddistancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Patterns are usually measured by firing at a 30 in diameter circle on a large sheet of paper placed at varying distances.
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It has varying distances and is open to everyone who wishes to take part.
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Harmonics can be created by playing at varying distances on either side of the sweet spot.
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The use of wire-frame models meant that areas at varying distances would appear to mix together when overlapping.
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Points are awarded to the team for catches at varying distances.
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Aluminum beams are fabricated as telescoping units which allows them to span supports that are located at varying distances apart.
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At the end of each spoke at varying distances from the centre are smaller domes.
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Many walks of varying distances and to suit your preferred gradients.
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The extended family will own several small parcels of land, at varying distances from the town center.
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Multiple masks, at varying distances from a detector, add flexibility to this tool.
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Races are held in four swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, over varying distances and in either individual or relay race events.
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As an example, one might measure the strength of electrical forces at varying distances from charges and induce the inverse square law of electrostatics.
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An electrical shock is transmitted by the handler remotely, at varying degrees of intensity, from varying distances depending on range frequency.
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Races are held in four swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly over varying distances and in either individual or relay race events.
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These are used for communication over varying distances.
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He knew that with the varying distances of viewpoints, the bigger the picture, the more the angles.
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A very small temporal integration time (264 s) allows localization of multiple targets at varying distances.
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The traps are placed at varying distances from the body, between 1ft m and convert12, with one side facing the body.
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A pattern of multiple baits or lures can be trolled at varying distances behind a boat.
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