Sentence examples for nearest settlement from inspiring English sources

The nearest settlement of Slows was a half-hour flight away.

The nearest settlement is Lochailort, midway between Fort William and Mallaig on the West Highland Line.

The migrants will be isolated in the camp, more than a mile from the nearest settlement.

The nearest settlement was Calpine, a one-street town two and a half miles southeast.

Human activity factors (e.g., distance to nearest settlement and road) were secondary to climate as the primary fire occurrence factors.

We were deep in the Great Sand Sea, western Egypt, 150km from the nearest settlement, more than 100km from the nearest track.

The nearest settlements to our camp are a few hours drive away, and the only attention paid to the vehicles, tents and campfires comes from passing camels.

All charcoal extraction sites but one were situated within 4500 m from nearest settlements, but otherwise charcoal extraction does not seem to follow a specific spatial pattern with regard to settlements.

(Mr. Sheen hasn't dropped his lawsuit, though some reports suggest it is nearing settlement).

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The strike, which appeared to be near settlement over the weekend, has continued after angry union delegates failed to vote to return to work on Sunday.