Adverb
in the distance (not comparable)
far away; a long distance away
A dramatic device frequently used at the end was the sound of a gunshot or a scream in the distance as the target is killed by his associates, while the IMF team make their getaway. Source: Internet
After the attack, McCoy walks towards a town and finds an abandoned store, where he takes candy bars and other provisions, while gunfire is heard in the distance. Source: Internet
Alex Bartholomay won the 3,000 meters, and the Bison placed first in the distance medley relay. Source: Internet
Advocate Harbour is a remote community in Cumberland County, N.S. The sea wall that protects the community is seen in the distance. Source: Internet
As the viewpoint moves side to side, the objects in the distance appear to move more slowly than the objects close to the camera. Source: Internet
As Yaroslavna looks around to acknowledge the destruction, she sees two riders in the distance who turn out to be Igor and Ovlur. Source: Internet