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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Most had traveled far and wide – from elsewhere in present-day France, as well as Germany and Italy – to reach the papal court and a chance at employment.
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Expect grillers from far and wide and a variety of whiskey cocktails (wine is also available).
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Denver 7 also spoke with people who traveled far and wide to attend Goldens in Golden, such as Eric and Pam Schorsch from Tennessee.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The adorable plush toys that have garnered a fanbase and collectors far and wide sells holiday-specific offerings each year.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Expect grillers from far and wide and a variety of whiskey cocktails (wine is also available).
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Denver 7 also spoke with people who traveled far and wide to attend Goldens in Golden, such as Eric and Pam Schorsch from Tennessee.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The adorable plush toys that have garnered a fanbase and collectors far and wide sells holiday-specific offerings each year.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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