from afar

phrase

: from a great distance
Their fans come from afar to watch them play.
the Earth as it is seen/viewed from afar
He loved/worshipped/admired her from afar.

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Meanwhile, doctors analyzing the situation from afar have debated on social media how Hurts' condition should have been treated, often disagreeing with one another. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 But much remains unknown about the stones, which from afar resemble men, and a visit to the site leaves one with more questions than answers. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 The nook of a dining patio just beyond High Bar on the roof is one of the only ways to spot Palm Springs’ breathtaking collection of windmills from afar, outside of hiking your way to the top of a trail. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from afar

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