far-fetched

Example Sentences

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While the increasing imbalance in the relationship between Moscow and Beijing represents a long-term weakness, any predictions of a collapse seem far-fetched, at least in the short-term.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Maslin said the idea of the United States being completely autonomous in terms of rare earths, from extraction to selling permanent magnets, is not far-fetched.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The stagflation parallel of the 1970s isn’t as far-fetched as it was two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

On the surface, the idea that even two companies believed these incidents involved actual bears may seem far-fetched, but experts say there’s reasons a claim like this could slip through the cracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Mr. Sloan said, “I agree, it sounds far-fetched, but why else would he be digging up an island? And one in the waters where pirates used to sail?”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk