farther

Example Sentences

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Although China could still reach the base with missiles, hitting it would be harder because Stirling is farther away than U.S. bases elsewhere, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Video of the rescue shows the man holding the top of a lobster trap buoy, which prevented him drifting farther to sea.

From Los Angeles Times

She stretched even farther, afraid the skipping rope would snap, but it was just enough for the ball to float right into the glove.

From Literature

I was drifting farther and farther away, like I was gliding up to heaven.

From Literature

Of course, living out here meant Jeremy had to walk farther to get to school than most of his friends.

From Literature