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afar

[uh-fahr] / əˈfɑr /
ADVERB
a great distance away
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"I do not believe he has the means to lead the opposition from afar, as the newly elected officials have already secured their seats and no longer need him," Monteiro told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

From afar, the four-day event, called the “Future Proof Festival,” looked like a rave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

She added that the historic bridge could be enjoyed from afar and asked visitors to refrain from walking on the dried-up section of the reservoir.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

And every year billions of gallons of water have to be bought, and brought to L.A. from afar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Here, in my new—and old—friend’s house I feel Papi and Abue holding my hand from afar, showing me the way.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads


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