afield
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"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
The U.S. tried and failed to get Arab and Muslim-majority nations to take the Afghans, according to one of the U.S. officials, prompting them to open negotiations with countries farther afield.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"There's also a need for certain non-disposable drone missions, capable of operating in challenging environments... that will be able to return or carry out missions further afield," he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Pantalaimon prowled, cat-formed, a little farther afield, and came across four heavy sandbags broken open, with the scattered sand already freezing hard.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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