afar

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Passengers could be seen from afar wandering around on the deck of the ship, or at the windows, all in white medical face masks, as the first evacuations took place on Sunday morning.

From BBC • May 10, 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

She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Uncle Cent notices something is wrong with Vincent, and so do Ma and Pa, even from afar.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman