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On top of that, there is this potential energy in the atmosphere which meant that, locally, the convection column sucked up the embers and carried the fire further afield.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
She also recommends looking at attractions within your local area before travelling further afield.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
You may also experience the discomfort that comes with venturing far afield from what you’ve taken for granted in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
To get buy-in, Tehran is pitching the idea to the wider Middle East and as far afield as Beijing, according to Iranian officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Having strayed farther afield than usual, I was hurrying back home, lugging my burlap sacks when I came across a dead rabbit.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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The Hunger Games
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