far and wide
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"I was moved, overwhelmed and staggered actually that people were coming from far and wide," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Yet the images of ebullient arrivals to Spain, a portion of them minors and some wearing only swimsuits and flip-flops, have already spread far and wide, threatening a rupture in relations with Rabat.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
The mysteries range far and wide over the U.K., from gritty streets to posh country homes, and 24 90-minute episodes are enough to keep you going all summer long.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The Ancient Shark’s call to action had spread far and wide, and eventually it had reached Roz’s island.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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