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Example Sentences

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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

She appeared in Vogue and People magazines, on national programs, like the “Today” show and “The Mike Douglas Show,” and traveled to teach around the country and as far afield as Australia and Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

And it will rely on a group of primarily Dutch recruits who ply their trade in the Netherlands and as far afield as Hungary and Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Father spends his days making rounds through the village, trying to strike up chats with the idle old men, or venturing farther afield to inspect the state of grace in the neighboring villages.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver