far-flung

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It possesses the most lethal and far-flung military; it controls the leading currency; its leaders’ words and deeds are more closely observed and analyzed than those of any other leaders.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Arrington has been finding old-school ways to better insulate his farm from the problems affecting far-flung supply chains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Hool used to orchestrate in-person open calls in far-flung locales to match the perfect performer to each part.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

This is needed as the current fleet is working overtime and is too small to meet America’s far-flung obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The incursions of barbarian tribes from the north and east became more frequent, and the cost of defending the far-flung borders of the Empire became ever more impossible to maintain.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks