afar

Example Sentences

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They planted Monterroso Mejia and filmed her from afar in the area dedicated to the journalists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“But you already know you can’t pet us! The fact that we are hanging out in the park doesn’t mean we are pets. Admire us from afar and leave us in peace, OK?”

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While Ripley and Berger were negotiating the acquisition of the retail chain, Goad was stalking the brand from afar, as she puts it now, hoping to one day work on its turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Passengers could be seen from afar wandering around on the deck of the ship, or at the windows, all in white medical face masks, as the first evacuations took place on Sunday morning.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

At first I watched from afar, through my binoculars, and never tried to get close.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall