as far as

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Recent Examples of as far as The chemical, a weed killer, killed animals and vegetation downstream as far as Lake Shasta. Jacob Fulton, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023 Lips are sealed as far as deal details go, but Parker is expected to write, produce and direct features in the horror genre. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2023 Far From Home While the La Tène culture seemingly spread to regions as far as England, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic, the Celts never lived in Brandenburg. Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023 But these worries are – at least as far as large language models are concerned – groundless. Nir Eisikovits, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for as far as
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Preposition
  • Priscilla Wald, who teaches about science fiction at Duke University, has a theory as to why.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Most of all, No Kings peeps are being criticized for not having a ready answer as to whether protests can translate to midterm Blues.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • In addition to hiring ambassadors, money will also go toward adding staffers in the security operations center, which collects feeds from more than 2,000 cameras, and security guards who are typically law enforcement.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But her heart drifted toward other activities — usually whatever her brother Treston Brazile was doing, like baseball, soccer, and basketball.
    Charles Baggarly April 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • To be present in Hungary on the eve of its upcoming elections is to feel the tremors of a regime confronting the prospect of collapse.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Known for their durability and versatility, the 990 series became a fixture in everyday streetwear, valued as much for function as for style.
    Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Many describe the peptides as for research use.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
  • Many of the stories in the book are tragic Icarus narratives, featuring acts of rebellion that succeed in one brief ecstatic burst, and then resoundingly fail.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Citywide, over 75% of voters chose to renew the tax, while about 25% voted against renewing it, according to unofficial results from local election boards.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

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“As far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20far%20as. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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