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afield

[uh-feeld] / əˈfild /
ADVERB
beyond
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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There has been significant opposition to the consolidation plan from people in Newry and further afield, including South Down and South Armagh - and it's now subject to a legal challenge.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

She wanted to go farther afield for college and ended up deciding on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The fires have sent air pollution levels soaring as far afield as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Some subsequent presidents enjoyed the retreat as well, but it was soon out of fashion as they began to travel further afield for their vacations.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026

But among intelligence circles, Riverbank was becoming famous, not only in the United States, but also farther afield.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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