far-flung

Example Sentences

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In a globalized world, there is a sense among Jews that, unlike the past, there is no far-flung land to escape to, said Sara Hirschhorn, a historian at the University of Haifa in Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

Some British travellers are trapped in far-flung locations facing bills for accommodation, food and essentials which may not be covered by their travel insurance.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I no longer have any of those chapbooks that used to keep me company in so many far-flung places.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez