afar
Example Sentences
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In the video individuals are seen from afar putting their hands into the water while workers undertook cleaning work, but it did not clearly show people damaging the pool or depositing anything into it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
I’m not saying to try to diagnose her from afar; in fact, a manager asking an employee about their health can be illegal in certain situations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
So, as he closes out his career elsewhere, I will enjoy watching his superior playing prowess from afar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
While the NBA world watched the Celtics’ drama from afar to see whether they would be able to mend their relationship with Brown, he took to social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
His parents deemed him too young, so he could only stare from afar, enchanted, at the tents and the lights.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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