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Many other "kids" his age have fled, he says – to Thailand, or the homes of relatives further afield.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Some subsequent presidents enjoyed the retreat as well, but it was soon out of fashion as they began to travel further afield for their vacations.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Gradually, the person experiencing dementia is farther afield from their old self than anyone expects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
People from as far afield as Birmingham and Hampshire turned up to help with the search for Noah, who was from East Bergholt.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“My dragons have grown, my shoulders have not. They range far afield, hunting.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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