far-flung

Example Sentences

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This is needed as the current fleet is working overtime and is too small to meet America’s far-flung obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Passengers are flown in on long-haul services from cities around the world, to meet carefully timed connections, which can then take them on to a wide range of equally far-flung destinations.

From BBC • 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

I was absorbed by it—especially the far-flung and lesser-known parts.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs