far and wide
adverb
variants
or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide
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Examples of far and wide in a Sentence
we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Word of the white buffalo has meanwhile spread far and wide.
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Matthew Brown, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
The original building hasn't changed much and the menu is simple, but people still come from far and wide for the signature fried chicken, smothered pork chops and homemade cornbread.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
The articulate messages filled with sage advice have been resonating far and wide.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 7 June 2024
Fans from far and wide visit the festival to catch world premieres, indie screenings, contests and conversations and enjoy appearances from some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talent.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
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Matthew Brown, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
The original building hasn't changed much and the menu is simple, but people still come from far and wide for the signature fried chicken, smothered pork chops and homemade cornbread.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
The articulate messages filled with sage advice have been resonating far and wide.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 7 June 2024
Fans from far and wide visit the festival to catch world premieres, indie screenings, contests and conversations and enjoy appearances from some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talent.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for far and wide
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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