What would be an appropriate opposite phrase for "close the distance".
Example:
The rabbit was fast. With every leap, the rabbit {{ grew the distance }} between it and the hunter.
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The fixed expression 'increased/extended its lead [over]' is often used, but rarely outside obvious competitions.– Edwin AshworthCommented Apr 29, 2020 at 11:37
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One common way would be to say 'widened the gap'.
The rabbit was fast. With every leap, the rabbit widened the gap between it and the hunter.
