far-flung
Example Sentences
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The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
But, despite those efforts, the subsequent backlash over the far-flung location has led organisers to offer refunds to those customers who "prefer not to attend due to increased travel distance".
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The best espionage stories come to life in the details, from the lives of the agents to the weather in far-flung cities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
He ended up shaking hands with a number of the other guest scythes—some from regions as far-flung as PanAsia and EuroScandia.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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