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Example Sentences

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As you might imagine, Kalamazoo is a bit afield from typical book-tour routes, so when writers come through, readers take note.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

New Zealand scrambled P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and naval assets to monitor the maneuvers, which demonstrated China’s increasing ability to deploy forces farther afield.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

That may be a reason for U.S. investors who aren’t willing to go too far afield to stay in cash.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

They described tradespeople needing to look for work further afield and long-time visitors feeling unwelcome.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Initially he patrolled only the neighborhood, but gradually went farther and farther afield.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy