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farther

[fahr-ther] / ˈfɑr ðər /


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And some promising funds are investing farther afield—in transportation, water, and more.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While meaningful revenue is still farther out for companies focused on futuristic technologies like this one, Lee noted an uptick in contracts that signals business momentum is growing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The Knicks have slowly and steadily ascended to the top of the NBA, advancing one playoff round farther each year—conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

As these moons move closer to and farther from their planet during each orbit, powerful gravitational forces continuously stretch and squeeze them.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Mom was waiting right outside the door; Dad and Mr. Reardon were a little farther down the hall.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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