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far-fetched

[fahr-fecht] / ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt /


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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

After worrying that Homelander’s delusions of becoming a religious figurehead were too far-fetched, Kripke came to see that storyline “as a metaphor for the ultimate level of narcissism.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

It's led the internet, pop-culture enthusiasts and Swifties alike working to fill the blank space, with speculation ranging from possible to far-fetched.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

A litany of attacks, suspicions, and far-fetched offenses began erupting in the RJFers’ direction after the Saemi incident, and few from the group escaped Bobby’s wrath.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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