A distance between vs distance between

Both "a distance between" and "distance between" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "A distance between" is used when referring to a specific, singular distance, while "distance between" is used when discussing distances in a more general or abstract way.

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A distance between

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific, singular distance.

Use "a distance between" when you want to specify a particular distance between two points or objects.

Examples:

There is a distance between the two cities.
He measured a distance between the two trees.

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Bogies with interchangeable axles shall have a minimum wheelbase of 1,80 m and a distance between suspension planes of 2,170 m. The overall dimensions of the bogie are given in Annex X Plate 7.
This has created a distance between us... but you have always been my favorite son.
Then you turn around and... a distance between you.
The greatest weakness that we could show, when faced with a challenge for the Union's future, would be to create a void, a distance between the Union and the citizens.
From a supply-side point of view the market investigation showed that the delineation of the geographic market should be based on a distance between customers and their suppliers (plants) of roughly 500 km.
These cans shall be tested at a distance between the aerosol's actuator and the burner flame of the 'flame ignition distance of full cans + 15 cm';
A distance between the two accelerometer locations of about 10 metres is sufficient.
There is always a distance between a boss and the employees.
I can tell you that if you do not claim him, there will be a distance between you and that boy for the rest of your lives.
"Our intimacy has led to a distance between us..."
Susan, if I have done anything to create a distance between us, I want you to know that that ends tonight.
Is this your way to trying to make a distance between us?
I have to put a distance between me and all of this Pitying mob
Let me say one last word about the recent elections: the increasingly low turnout is a symptom of a distance between the public in general and the European project, a distance that we must fight.
There has been quite a distance between the two in the past, but that distance has been bridged.
This should include keeping a distance between treated areas and surface water bodies alone or in combination with the use of drift-reducing techniques or devices,

Alternatives:

the distance between
this distance between
that distance between
such a distance between
any distance between

distance between

This phrase is correct when discussing distances in a more general or abstract way.

Use "distance between" when talking about the space or gap separating two points or objects without specifying a particular distance.

Examples:

The distance between the two cities is significant.
What is the distance between the two buildings?

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The distance between ice packs is growing.
The distance between lay-bys shall not exceed 1000 m.
And accept the distance between you.
The distance between our houses is 2,443 miles.
I could not bear the distance between us any longer.
There's a lot of distance between neighbors here.
That put an immense distance between Sasha and me.
I'll end this distance between us, I swear.
And a new distance between us.
The distance between each mark on the gauge is about 20 units.
The distance between two adjacent side retro-reflectors shall not exceed 3 m.
The distance between the pennants should not exceed one metre.
I suppose Condé's relishing the distance between you to further his romantic agenda with Mary.
The distance between the building where the shot came from and Hackett was over 500 feet.
Not at that distance between the doorknob and the floor.
The Peredas have covered the distance between La Puntilla and Manicuare.
The distance between the richest and smallest regions has grown by around 7 %.
His hands weathered with time, that distance between us, reach down and touch my...
And the distance between the feet varies.
Put some distance between us and LAPD.

Alternatives:

space between
gap between
length between
separation between
interval between

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A distance between vs distance between