far-off

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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

Sent on a far-off mission to save the world from a mysterious threat, he discovers that he may not be alone in deep space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The hallmarks of these evocative, dreamlike spaces are architectural elements that evoke idyllic outdoor settings in far-off places.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

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

Kelley quickly learned to hear the far-off whap-whap-whap of the rotors as the medical Dust Off helicopter approached.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge