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A replica of the Orca, the iconic shark-hunting boat from Jaws, is opening in north Wales, with the boatmaker saying tourists could travel from as far afield as America and Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Those that venture further afield as shale matures could benefit most.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

Spurs may choose to look further afield - but their current options, within the search parameters as they were a month ago, appear limited.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Since the days of Alexander the Great, mounted troops had proved decisive in offensive warfare and had served as an army’s eyes, ranging far afield on reconnaissance missions.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman