afar
Example Sentences
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I’m usually hesitant to order chicken at a restaurant, and after repeatedly eyeing Birch’s version from afar, I finally gave in on my most recent visit.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Watching from afar, he believes England have the talent to improve on an erratic 2025-26 campaign.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Despite this demure exterior, former employees say the Sussexes and the Waleses have spent years monitoring one another from afar on social media, jostling to capture favorable headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
"If a galaxy were a city, the brightest stars would be the skyscrapers that immediately catch your eye from afar," said lead author Chloe Cheng, a recent doctoral graduate of Leiden University.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
A mark of mystery, and a source of fascination for those who viewed the family from afar.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
