ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FAR
Old English feorr; related to Old Frisian fīr, Old High German ferro, Latin porro forwards, Greek pera further.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FAR»
The term «far» is very widely used and occupies the
1.304 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «FAR»
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far.
Obama isn't good off the cuff, especially when challenged; he is far better with a prepared speech.
I always want to set myself a challenge by doing something no-one would expect me to do! But, having said that, I don't feel as a musician you can steer too far away from what you normally do.
I always wanted to direct. I always saw myself as a director. I know that I've definitely found what I should be doing with my life. In my life, as far as my career goes, I always felt, as an actor, that it was something that would just be a temporary thing that would get me to what I wanted to do next. That's what my acting did.
I don't look too far ahead.
I don't want technology to take me so far that I don't have to use my brain anymore. It's like GPS taking over and losing your internal compass. It's always got to be tactile, still organic.
I think that people who make films and think they're changing the world are sorely mistaken. If that really is your goal, there are far better ways to do it. I'm making politically observant films for audiences.
While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that all Americans continue in this dialogue and work together to ensure greater security for our nation.
When you truly accept that those children in some far off place in the global village have the same value as you in God's eyes or even in just your eyes, then your life is forever changed; you see something that you can't un-see.
My childhood memories seem to be wreathed in the twin and far from harmonious olfactory sensations of patchouli oil and caustic soda.
Everything becomes magnified at night. Sounds travel in a different way, it's dark, and everything seems far more spooky.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FAR»
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far in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
far and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity
In Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so.
Parallel pictures reveal the essential similarities between the lives of two boys, one in a western country, one in a rural African village.
But he doesn't have any real paintings left! The spell must be broken and soon! A book containing subtle references to the work of Belgian surrealist Ren Magritte, the illustrations are full of clever and amusing details.
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO? All Meg has ever wanted is to get away.
Lost and alone...down the rabbit hole.
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CPA 2012
FAR: How to Pass the CPA Exams After Studying for ...
The author successfully passed the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and FRM (Financial Risk Manager) exams "WITHOUT ANY RETAKES".
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A Trip Too
Far: Ecotourism, Politics, and Exploitation
Rosaleen Duffy presents this analysis of ecotourism, linking it with environmental ideologies and the politics of North-South relations.
Newest work by one of Britain's most influential playwrights.
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Britten and the
Far East: Asian Influences in the Music of ...
Investigation into the influence of Eastern music on Britten's composition.
In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FAR»
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far is used in the context of the following news items.
Polls show 'President Trump' may not be so far-fetched
“I don't know that he even knows how far he takes this,” former Rep. Thomas Reynolds (R-NY), who is close to GOP candidate and ex-Gov. «New York Post, Jul 15»
How the Florida GOP's gerrymander went too far, in 4 cool visuals
Florida's notoriously eyebrow-raising congressional districts will become less so, thanks to a decision from the state's Supreme Court to throw a ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Space Cadets: Far-Out Innovations From The FORBES 30 Under 30
An aerospace engineer by training, Panek is designing the locomotion system for the European Space Agency's Mars rover, expected to ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Calculate how far your Michigan salary would stretch in other states
LANSING, MI -- Thinking of a move? Before you sign up for that faraway job make sure your salary would be comparable to what you make in ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
How Far Does $100 Go In California?
How far does $100 go in California compared with the rest of the country? ... how far $100 goes in each state compared to the national average. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
Wimbledon: Djokovic far from his best but still too good for Gasquet
Novak Djokovic marched into his fourth Wimbledon final with a dominant 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over France's Richard Gasquet. The defending ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
1 adult killed, 2 children injured in far North Bexar head-on crash
SAN ANTONIO - At least two medical helicopters are responding to a head-on crash in far North Bexar County. The crash happened just before ... «KSAT San Antonio, Jul 15»
3 gunmen sought in far West Side home invasion
SAN ANTONIO - Three men with guns are being sought in connection with a home invasion at an apartment on the city's far West Side. «KSAT San Antonio, Jul 15»
scare tactics will go only so far
At least she didn't go as far as Abbott, who said Islamic State (which focuses on the near enemy, not the far, unlike al-Qa'ida) was “coming for ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
WATCH: Top 5 most ridiculous plays from NHL prospect camps so far
Here's a look at five of the best moves in camps so far ... 5. Jack Eichel's fancy footwork. Sabres fans are already salivating after Eichel signed ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
