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For the sake of his career, his family and his conscience, George travels twisty investigative paths that lead him far afield of the crimes at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The haze has drifted into neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor, which said it would shut schools nationwide for three days from Thursday, and as far afield as the Philippines.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Many other "kids" his age have fled, he says – to Thailand, or the homes of relatives further afield.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Some subsequent presidents enjoyed the retreat as well, but it was soon out of fashion as they began to travel further afield for their vacations.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
Having strayed farther afield than usual, I was hurrying back home, lugging my burlap sacks when I came across a dead rabbit.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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