far afield
Example Sentences
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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
And it will rely on a group of primarily Dutch recruits who ply their trade in the Netherlands and as far afield as Hungary and Saudi Arabia.
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
We don’t have to reach far back, or far afield, for this one.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Some of the younger warders took me quite far afield, and we would walk on the beach and even stop at a cafe and have tea.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
