furthermost
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of furthermost
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at further, -most
Example Sentences
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During the several decades of the cold war, however, the exigencies of the east-west rivalry had offered a reason to throttle down impulses to explore freedom’s furthermost boundaries.
From The Guardian • Jan. 7, 2020
After a crisis of faith, the 17-year-old Noe is shipped off to stay with his grandparents in western Ireland, to “the drowning edge of the furthermost that was Faha.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2019
What I did find, in the bottom drawer of the furthermost cabinet, was a green plastic bag.
From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2017
I found her grave right in the furthermost corner, almost hidden under a line of firs.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
I point across the night to the furthermost building, barely lit up.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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