far afield

Example Sentences

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At the same time, buyers in Europe and Asia are bidding up prices for crude, fuel and liquefied natural gas from regions far afield of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

In addition, across the women's and youth teams there are players from as far afield as Mali and Japan.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

We don’t have to reach far back, or far afield, for this one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Drogon especially ranged far afield and could easily devour a sheep a day.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin