It also stoked the smoldering debate over competing prerogatives: Congress's constitutional power of the purse and the president's authority to send American forces to far-flung hot spots.

Lawyers traveled to far-flung spots from Minnesota to England and Australia in search of evidence to corroborate their theories of fraudulent conduct by the tobacco industry.

Not everything Lefebvre cooks with comes from far-flung spots: he works in California, after all, the cradle of the local-foods movement.

This year's versions have a decidedly international flair, with patterns and trim inspired by far-flung spots like Morocco, India, Mexico and Italy.

The first greatness that this far-flung spot knew, however, does not date merely from Bavarii times, but from much longer ago, as witnessed by many archaeological finds nearby.

If you won't have me, my dearest heart, I think that I shall go into a monastery or emigrate to some far-flung spot.

As multinational corporations with businesses in far-flung spots, Exxon and Mobil's interests in Washington touch on many trade and finance issues.

New Year's Eve in a far-flung spot is unpredictable, which is part of the charm.

About $90,000 goes toward annual class trips to far-flung spots.

For in addition to the diving and snorkeling, we relished the isolation of Sipadan - the most far-flung spot we have visited.