far-off
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of far-off
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Her reasons for leaving involve both the recent and far-off past, which the author brings to a powerful place in her conclusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Over the last few months independent booksellers have been observing a strange pattern of purchases which have seen scores of their novels being shipped to far-off warehouses.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Betting on far-off technologies often requires a different approach than fundamental analysis, Jim Thorne, chief market strategist at Wellington-Altus, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
After traffic picks up, another 52 days are needed for oil to arrive at far-off buyers in Asia and get refined, according to Michael Haigh, head of commodities research at Société Générale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
With sudden clarity I recalled my daughter’s looks that far-off day when I had gone to Kenny; my son’s words: “Such men have power, especially over women”; remembered my own foolish silences.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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