far afield
Example Sentences
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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
A replica of the Orca, the iconic shark-hunting boat from Jaws, is opening in north Wales, with the boatmaker saying tourists could travel from as far afield as America and Japan.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
And it will rely on a group of primarily Dutch recruits who ply their trade in the Netherlands and as far afield as Hungary and Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 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
