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afar

[uh-fahr] / əˈfɑr /
ADVERB
a great distance away
Synonyms
WEAK
distantly far away far off yonder
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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From afar, headlines can feel like history looping, another geopolitical stalemate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

Trump said he will not be attending the king’s remarks at the Capitol due to security protocols, but said he planned to watch from afar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Would he want to risk that crashing down as he observes events at Chelsea from afar?

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Hrothgar and Queen Wealhtheow saw the happy triumphal procession afar off, and came galloping to greet it on sun-colored horses.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye




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