far afield
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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
That may be a reason for U.S. investors who aren’t willing to go too far afield to stay in cash.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
In addition, across the women's and youth teams there are players from as far afield as Mali and Japan.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Some of the younger warders took me quite far afield, and we would walk on the beach and even stop at a cafe and have tea.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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