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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

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

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

Today, the region is split into congressional districts held by Calvert, a Republican who lives in far-off Corona, and Democrat Ruiz.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

They felt as though they could smell the warm scent of the children’s scalps, and touch those scabbed knees and hear those far-off voices.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill