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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The aim was for restaurants to prepare the fish for diners as is done in the Far East, where eating carp is considered a fine-dining experience. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026 Forget the Far East’s ultra-quick recharging or car production cycles undercutting 24 months. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Key projects under construction include new units at the Kursk, Leningrad and Smolensk sites, a prospective plant in the Far East, and prospective floating nuclear units. — Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Key projects under construction include new units at the Kursk, Leningrad and Smolensk sites, a prospective plant in the Far East, and prospective floating nuclear units. — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Far East

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“The Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Far%20East. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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