afar

Example Sentences

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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

Throughout their journey, all four astronauts emphasized how unified Earth looks from afar -- a takeaway they hoped would permeate public consciousness.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 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

As she placed the sacrificial parts upon a blazing altar, the earth rumbled and quaked beneath their feet and from afar dogs howled through the darkness.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton