the Far East
noun
: the countries of eastern and southeastern Asia (such as China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam)
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Commercial revenues continue to climb, there’s the new kit deal with Adidas and a money-spinning pre-season tour of the Far East on the horizon.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Article 6 allows the U.S. to use Japanese facilities to contribute to Japan's security and to maintain international peace and security in the Far East.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Pheng Vang, 39, pleaded guilty on Monday in Ramsey County District Court to first-degree manslaughter for throwing a single punch that killed Peter Nguyen, 38, outside the Far East Bar & Restaurant in the Payne-Phalen area on March 23.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2025
Where Are Tesla Sales Falling the Most? From the huge European market to the Far East, where competitors from countries such as China are making life difficult for Tesla, Newsweek looks at some of the countries and regions where Musk's company has been hit hardest.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Article 6 allows the U.S. to use Japanese facilities to contribute to Japan's security and to maintain international peace and security in the Far East.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Pheng Vang, 39, pleaded guilty on Monday in Ramsey County District Court to first-degree manslaughter for throwing a single punch that killed Peter Nguyen, 38, outside the Far East Bar & Restaurant in the Payne-Phalen area on March 23.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2025
Where Are Tesla Sales Falling the Most? From the huge European market to the Far East, where competitors from countries such as China are making life difficult for Tesla, Newsweek looks at some of the countries and regions where Musk's company has been hit hardest.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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“The Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Far%20East. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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