far afield
Example Sentences
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At the same time, buyers in Europe and Asia are bidding up prices for crude, fuel and liquefied natural gas from regions far afield of the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The conflict has expanded as far afield as the Sri Lankan coast, where a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian frigate, and Azerbaijan, which threatened retaliation after a drone hit an airport.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Production of a single, multimillion-dollar interceptor is limited and can take months, with components coming from across the U.S. and as far afield as Spain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
In addition, across the women's and youth teams there are players from as far afield as Mali and Japan.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Retrofiring too soon or too late would bring the unlucky astronaut back down far afield of his navy rescuers.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
