afield
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Coastguard aircraft from as far afield as Prestwick and Carlisle have been scrambled to assist in the search alongside a "commercial" search and rescue helicopter.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
"The difficulty is the boats trying to get from further afield and whether there's stoppages further out which will prevent them from getting to us."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
But with growth slowing after several exceptional years, the company -- which also produces vodka, the bitter Picon aperitif and the orange and cognac-based Grand Marnier -- is looking further afield.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 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
He spent the rest of the day amassing a huge heap of pebbles and rocks, going farther and farther afield to find them.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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