far and near
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"No new viewpoints, I promise you that, but with all these journeys and battles and scheming to come, inevitably our major players will be encountering new people in lands far and near."
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2022
Similarly, avoiding large gatherings -- especially those that draw participants from far and near -- is another key to preventing new outbreaks and increasing public confidence.
From Fox News • May 21, 2020
It was a cabinet of curiosities, a collection of creatures from far and near, from a time when the world had not yet been fully mapped and science had not subjugated everything.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2020
But today, Sharpton’s approval is sought by political candidates far and near.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2019
The hippos floated far and near, unmoved by Nhamo’s threats.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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