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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Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
The fallout of these suits spread far and wide.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Some newspapers must search far and wide to find the perfect voice to address issues facing a city's residents on a national and local level.
—D.l. Davis, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
In the summer, tourists from far and wide flock to Saratoga Springs to watch world-class thoroughbred horse racing.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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