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far-off

[fahr-awf, -of] / ˈfɑrˈɔf, -ˈɒf /


ADVERB
from or at a distance
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Oil and gas companies have been ramping up their search for new opportunities outside the U.S. for quite a while, and the war in Iran will likely accelerate their hunt in far-off regions.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Especially for Jay, whose subplot concerns his desire for a musical career apart from this partnership, and includes him covertly planning to perform at an open-mic event in far-off Ottawa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But for the parents of Papiri, the prospect of living peacefully with the enemy remains a far-off dream as they pray for their children's safe return.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

But they are a far-off goal for many.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

It was like being given a maths problem when your brain’s exhausted, and you know there’s some far-off solution, but you can’t work up the energy even to give it a go.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro