farther
Example Sentences
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Mom was waiting right outside the door; Dad and Mr. Reardon were a little farther down the hall.
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The tide rippled over them, and when it started to float them away, they moved farther up.
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Others moved less frequently, but often went much farther, to stabilize their lives.
From Los Angeles Times
When the chains are farther apart, the material acts as a semiconductor.
From Science Daily
James said they have already seen increases since moving there in 2024, and more hikes could push them farther away from Boston and his job.
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