afar

Example Sentences

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Asked how he had viewed the Rams from afar, Garrett did not hesitate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“But you already know you can’t pet us! The fact that we are hanging out in the park doesn’t mean we are pets. Admire us from afar and leave us in peace, OK?”

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While Ripley and Berger were negotiating the acquisition of the retail chain, Goad was stalking the brand from afar, as she puts it now, hoping to one day work on its turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar," his family said on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They were all looking around the house as if they were finally seeing the inside of a building they had long been watching from afar.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers