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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Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., officially reached peak bloom on Saturday, with travelers and tourists from far and wide flocking to the nation’s capital for a close-up view.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Covered in leaves of love, humility and strength, Ivey’s branches in the sports world stretch far and wide, and the fruit birthed from her budding coaching career can be found in her winning resume and connection with her players both past and present.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
There is a clear arms race between the three major smartphone manufacturers to spread their respective mobile AI systems as far and wide as possible.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., officially reached peak bloom on Saturday, with travelers and tourists from far and wide flocking to the nation’s capital for a close-up view.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Covered in leaves of love, humility and strength, Ivey’s branches in the sports world stretch far and wide, and the fruit birthed from her budding coaching career can be found in her winning resume and connection with her players both past and present.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
There is a clear arms race between the three major smartphone manufacturers to spread their respective mobile AI systems as far and wide as possible.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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