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far-fetched

[fahr-fecht] / ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt /


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It's led the internet, pop-culture enthusiasts and Swifties alike working to fill the blank space, with speculation ranging from possible to far-fetched.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Assuming computing futures do make it to market, the idea that they could find their way into the portfolios of speculators and otherwise ordinary investors isn’t all that far-fetched.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 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

It didn’t take long before the details about the Riveras began to seem far-fetched.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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