farther

Example Sentences

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It could be an indication that, behind the scenes, negotiations are farther along than have been publicly acknowledged.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

If all proceeds smoothly, as Orion whips around the Moon the astronauts could set a record by venturing farther from Earth than any human before.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The capsule will carry the first Black person, first woman and first non-American to travel around the moon — potentially traveling farther and reentering the Earth’s atmosphere faster than any other human mission in history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The development is designed to capitalize on Hutchinson Island’s growing appeal as a quieter alternative to more densely built luxury markets farther south.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I saw Cunningham’s big house now, with its huge stone wall, and farther down was Devlin’s.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff