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far-off

[fahr-awf, -of] / ˈfɑrˈɔf, -ˈɒf /


ADVERB
from or at a distance
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"Or do I help my fellow climber, who's got no oxygen, frostbite in his fingers, and obviously you're never far off hypothermia up there?"

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Elon Musk’s recently announced Terafab project aims to make advanced chips, too, with Intel’s help, but that possibility is far off at best.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Even as they veer far off script, the couple maintains a commitment to traditional boiling and baking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was not quite as far off target as Tiger Woods was in 2005 when he chipped in on his way to victory but the parallels were clear to see.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Twilight wasn’t far off, and gold light struck the trees.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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