far afield
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The contest attracted bands from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Oman and France, with Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany also represented.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
They have worked with groups in neighbouring Gwynedd to help establish similar schemes and have hosted people at their composting schools from as far afield as Birmingham.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
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
The wind made the sail go furiously: horse and knight were flung to the ground far afield.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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