far afield
Example Sentences
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Among dozens of applications from across the country -- and as far afield as the United States -- an Australian koolie called Oaka stood out.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The contest attracted bands from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Oman and France, with Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany also represented.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 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
To get buy-in, Tehran is pitching the idea to the wider Middle East and as far afield as Beijing, according to Iranian officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
‘I will bear you before me, under my cloak until we are far afield, and this darkness is yet darker. Such good will should not be denied. Say no more to any man, but come!’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
