far afield
Example Sentences
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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
His previous projects have included installations in sewers and abandoned factories, while his workshops and talks have taken him as far afield as the US, Portugal and Slovenia.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 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
But that same uncertainty has left even investors far afield of the energy industry parsing feeds of oil-tanker traffic and U.S. troop movements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Usually, he ends up by discussing something far afield, an act which incites skepticism and suspicion in those anxious for a straight-out explanation.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
