far-flung
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Absolutely, if it sent me to a charming, far-flung gem like Saltburn, without sounding like a sponsored ad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
Since leaving his hometown of Wigan in the north of England aged 19, Dan McKenzie has worked in numerous far-flung places around the world.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
In the end they settled down for the night in a far-flung field belonging to a lonely farm, from which they had managed to obtain eggs and bread.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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