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far and wide

Idioms  

  1. For a great distance, over a large area. For example, They searched far and wide for the lost child, or The message went out far and wide. [c. a.d. 900]

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Apart from climate concerns, strikes on energy infrastructure, oil tankers and military targets pollute the surrounding air and water and spread highly toxic chemicals far and wide, experts say.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

It will be the start of an itinerary that takes England far and wide, as well as high.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Jurors were told the search for Xielo was "not constrained" by budgets, and the force sought help "far and wide" to help find him.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Supreme Court opened the floodgates for lawyers to spread their names and faces far and wide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

A Chicago landmark, the building drew readers from far and wide.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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