far out
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Investors can now earn a decent income without reaching far out on the yield curve or taking on too much credit risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
That’s the real cost of reaching too far out, and no yield comparison will show it to you.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Large stretches of the island's shoreline appear affected and "additional oil slicks extend far out to sea, further polluting and damaging this protected marine ecosystem", Noelle said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Many scoffed at the mere suggestion, external of such success, but he was not too far out.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
During heavy rains, river water flowed in a greasy plume far out into Lake Michigan, to the towers that marked the intake pipes for the city’s drinking water.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
And the far-out business models that a number of companies are pursuing are still going to be too far out for many.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
These far-out demands distract from the intractable issues that still must be resolved, such as Iran’s uranium stockpile and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
While some applications for this material are far-out, the authors noted active interest from the U.S.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
Though many in the industry think this a far-out design, Calhoun said it’s advanced enough to potentially be ready to use on Boeing’s next all-new jet.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
Tommy’s facility for making a far-out idea seem plausible set Francis to wondering whether an argument could be made for a “perfect biological principle.”
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
