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far-flung

American  
[fahr-fluhng] / ˈfɑrˈflʌŋ /

adjective

  1. extending over a great distance.

  2. widely disbursed or distributed.

far-flung British  

adjective

  1. widely distributed

  2. far distant; remote

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Etymology

Origin of far-flung

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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The company’s bread-and-butter river cruises remain as popular as ever, but Viking is also expanding into ocean travels and expeditions to more far-flung locales.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

This is needed as the current fleet is working overtime and is too small to meet America’s far-flung obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

They were randomly distributed among the far-flung suburbs, and it would take me at least a week to get to all of them.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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