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far-flung

[fahr-fluhng] / ˈfɑrˈflʌŋ /


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Israel may seem an unlikely partner for the far-flung nations of the tropical South Pacific, sharing little in common by way of culture, language, food or sport.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Social media buzzed with stories about how “magical” it was to get CDs in far-flung locations.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

It's an exciting time for collectors, whether they're looking for never-before-seen designs, classic shirts reimagined or niche releases from far-flung lands to impress their colleagues at five-a-side.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Anderson’s use of far-flung needle drops and lovely original score work is, like everything in his film universe, planned down to exacting detail.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The incursions of barbarian tribes from the north and east became more frequent, and the cost of defending the far-flung borders of the Empire became ever more impossible to maintain.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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