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Those deported to DR Congo, South Sudan and Eswatini have come from countries further afield, such as Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Vietnam.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
There were more questions on the nuances of Berkshire’s operations, and fewer seeking wit and wisdom on matters farther afield.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
But recent posts on Instagram, TikTok and as far afield as China's RedNote showing the town's Tasman Drive have left residents fuming that their little slice of paradise has turned into an internet sensation.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
"Previously, anyone wishing to become a physiotherapist would have to fly to Ghana, Cuba, Kenya, or further afield for training," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Pantalaimon prowled, cat-formed, a little farther afield, and came across four heavy sandbags broken open, with the scattered sand already freezing hard.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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