far and wide
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That means searching online for banks far and wide that are making an aggressive play for customers, and reading the fine print on the contract.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
As shown by post-Callais developments over the past two months, the ruling’s blast radius will be far and wide.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
The move will give Iran the opportunity to sell oil far and wide to customers who have mostly avoided its oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Moukoko's legend travelled far and wide, carried on fans' forums and whispered between Championship Manager anoraks.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The trees were the worst loss and damage, for at Sharkey’s bidding they had been cut down recklessly far and wide over the Shire; and Sam grieved over this more than anything else.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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