wide of
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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been linked but are considered unlikely to move under those conditions, while reports connecting Fernandez with PSG are understood to be wide of the mark.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“It’s rare to have that wide of an expanse,” said David Hamrick, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
The Senegal midfielder, a champion at the Africa Cup of Nations last weekend, powered narrowly wide of the post.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
The Ravens fired Harbaugh less than 48 hours after missing the playoffs when Tyler Loop’s 44-yard kick attempt sailed wide of the goal posts as time expired against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
“Even if it were an absurd rumor, 40 miles wide of the truth, it would be useless to attempt to alter ‘the verdict of history.’
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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