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As you might imagine, Kalamazoo is a bit afield from typical book-tour routes, so when writers come through, readers take note.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The U.S. tried and failed to get Arab and Muslim-majority nations to take the Afghans, according to one of the U.S. officials, prompting them to open negotiations with countries farther afield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Those that venture further afield as shale matures could benefit most.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The most yawning gap in prices is between oil that used to flow out of the Gulf and different kinds of crude from farther afield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Retrofiring too soon or too late would bring the unlucky astronaut back down far afield of his navy rescuers.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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