farther away

Example Sentences

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Wong compared the problem to hearing popping sounds at a Chinese New Year's parade without knowing whether the noise came from popcorn nearby or fireworks farther away.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The ranks of America’s marathon commuters have grown since the pandemic, with many workers moving farther away from city centers for cheaper housing and more space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

You thought this was a “walkable area,” but the stores you frequent are farther away than you imagined.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The fire can be seen from farther away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On a desk in Olympia, the new, expanded plan to keep everyone farther away from the mountain sat, unsigned.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone