afar

Example Sentences

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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

Still, she has been tracking the strike from afar, and speaking in brief bursts with sources inside the country.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

The NFL can watch from afar, wait for feedback from UFL officials and use the spring football games as data points for what works and what doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

He’s a guy that controls power from afar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The horse’s head was lifted, and its nostrils were wide and red as it neighed, smelling battle afar.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien