Sentence examples for over a considerable distance from inspiring English sources

On a longer timescale (hundreds to thousands of years), the position of an entire active delta may migrate over a considerable distance.

However, some hawks may become lost when flights at prey take them over a considerable distance and out of sight of the falconer.

Under mode-I loading conditions, the presence of localized weak interfaces influenced the fracture energy of a propagating debond over a considerable distance.

The Beyer-Garratt was particularly well-suited for rail lines of narrow gauge with lightly laid tracks because the weight of the locomotive was spread over a considerable distance.

The transition from forest to tundra occurs at high latitudes and elevations and may extend over a considerable distance, throughout which trees are scattered, restricted to sheltered areas, and stunted in growth.

When an inflammatory condition of the small bowel exists, or when irritating substances are present in the intraluminal contents, a peristaltic contraction may travel over a considerable distance of the small intestine; this is called the peristaltic rush.

We were suspended over deep, dark water a considerable distance from shore when we saw the sharks.

So it was a considerable distance over which the Egyptian Camel Transport Corps worked to bring up supplies.

Now imagine that you are deprived of food for an entire day during which you hike a considerable distance over steep terrain in a cold driving rain.

Over the years Ms. Whelan has come a considerable distance, accepting her strengths on the one hand, and also realizing she is more versatile than she originally thought.

But diplomats say that while China's agreement to discuss sanctions is a step towards greater unity over Iran, the US and China remain a considerable distance from reaching agreement.