far and wide
adverb
variants
or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide
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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There are exceptions, however, such as destination drafts that bring fantasy team owners in from far and wide for an in-person selection meeting.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Cackles of hyenas from far and wide will arrive in search of the carcass.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
The Dream Cruise encompasses a 16-mile stretch of roadway through nine participating Oakland County communities, and draws gearheads, nostalgia-seekers and casual fans from far and wide.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The blending sports with personality, lifestyle, and entertainment pulled in an audience from far and wide.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Cackles of hyenas from far and wide will arrive in search of the carcass.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
The Dream Cruise encompasses a 16-mile stretch of roadway through nine participating Oakland County communities, and draws gearheads, nostalgia-seekers and casual fans from far and wide.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The blending sports with personality, lifestyle, and entertainment pulled in an audience from far and wide.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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