far afield
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Among dozens of applications from across the country -- and as far afield as the United States -- an Australian koolie called Oaka stood out.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Coastguard aircraft from as far afield as Prestwick and Carlisle have been scrambled to assist in the search alongside a "commercial" search and rescue helicopter.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
You may also experience the discomfort that comes with venturing far afield from what you’ve taken for granted in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
To get buy-in, Tehran is pitching the idea to the wider Middle East and as far afield as Beijing, according to Iranian officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Retrofiring too soon or too late would bring the unlucky astronaut back down far afield of his navy rescuers.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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