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far-fetched

[fahr-fecht] / ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt /


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Or does the threat seem too far-fetched to be real?

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

But that’s far-fetched according to Bob Elliott, a veteran macro hedge-fund investor who’s now chief investment officer at Unlimited Funds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Sure, some may call it crazy or far-fetched.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

All of sudden fish and chips on the River Thames in London or a boat trip down the Seine don’t seem too far-fetched.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The other kids had seen the nothingness outside their cave; they were ready for explanations, however far-fetched.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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