afield
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But six months after graduating from Columbia, the kid from Fair Lawn, N.J., could hardly have been further afield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
"Previously, anyone wishing to become a physiotherapist would have to fly to Ghana, Cuba, Kenya, or further afield for training," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
As you might imagine, Kalamazoo is a bit afield from typical book-tour routes, so when writers come through, readers take note.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
That may be a reason for U.S. investors who aren’t willing to go too far afield to stay in cash.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Naturally, Europe and its many loops were well-defined, but farther afield things got sketchier.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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