far and near
Example Sentences
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"No new viewpoints, I promise you that, but with all these journeys and battles and scheming to come, inevitably our major players will be encountering new people in lands far and near."
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2022
Similarly, avoiding large gatherings -- especially those that draw participants from far and near -- is another key to preventing new outbreaks and increasing public confidence.
From Fox News ● May 21, 2020
But today, Sharpton’s approval is sought by political candidates far and near.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2019
Except that “Mad Max,” which has garnered almost $150 million domestically so far, and near unanimous critical rapture, belongs less to its titular hero than to Imperator Furiosa, the steely avenger played by Charlize Theron.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2015
Every day of the week, hundreds and hundreds of children from far and near came pouring into the City to see the marvelous peach stone in the Park.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
