distad

[ dis-tad ]

adverb

1. toward or at the distal end or part.

Word History and Origins

Origin of distad¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; dist(ant) + -ad ³

Example Sentences

“As preparations for the platform continue to accelerate, we are singularly focused on delivering a best-in-class product for our target audience, built from the ground up using the latest technologies to engage and entertain discerning sports fans wanting one-stop access to live games,” Venu Sports CEO Pete Distad said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

Pete Distad is chief executive of Venu Sports.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovery — said that it would be led by Pete Distad, a former executive at Apple who had been in charge of distribution of the tech giant’s Apple TV+ streaming service.

From New York Times

Mr. Distad, 50, will be responsible for strategy, distribution, marketing and sales of the new venture once it is formally established, working out of Los Angeles.

From New York Times

By selecting Mr. Distad, an executive with a mix of tech and media experience, the companies behind the service signaled that the new service needs a leader who understands the old-school economics of cable television and the promise of the rapidly unfurling streaming business.

From New York Times