A good three lengths separated us from the others.

Only 6 1/2 lengths separated the 10 starters at the finish line.

Only 2 1/2 lengths separated the first five finishers yesterday.

Only 4 1/2 lengths separated the six starters at the finish.

Just 1 3/4 lengths separated the winner from the trailer.

It was anybody's race at this point; nine lengths separated the field of 12.

"Those screens are a real benefit when the length of a football field separates fans from the stage."

Only 1 3/4 lengths separated the first five finishers in the strongest field of the season.

Only 5 1/2 lengths separated the first seven finishers.

Only a length separated the second through eighth finishers, and the others were strung out far up the track.