It developed from the sea mile and the related geographical mile.
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She expands the geographical region for potential mates to a 100-mile radius.
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Against this, Turkey argues that the special geographical properties of the Aegean Sea make a strict application of the 12 mile rule in this case illicit in the interest of equity.
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Situated across the river and one mile down a dirt road from the nearest train depot, Milford happened to be located about ten miles from the geographical center of the United States.