as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The trend so far this year is not promising, according to Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis, a website that uses 911 calls to track incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists who are struck.
—Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Oct. 2024
Breezy conditions will continue on Thursday with daytime temperatures ranging from the upper 60s in the far northwest to the upper 70s in the far southeast.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
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After her second Senate defeat, McMahon shifted her focus to supporting other Republican candidates and became a key donor to GOP causes, further cementing her role as a political influencer.
—Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The trend so far this year is not promising, according to Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis, a website that uses 911 calls to track incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists who are struck.
—Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Now 87, Hersh has been a darling of the Left for most of our lives — the far Left.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Oct. 2024
Breezy conditions will continue on Thursday with daytime temperatures ranging from the upper 60s in the far northwest to the upper 70s in the far southeast.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But that logic can escape state transportation executives oriented toward longer, intercity trips instead of shorter, intracity ones, as well as highway engineers trained to focus on maximizing the speed of all vehicles, regardless of how many people are inside them.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Hurricanes reside on top of their conference table with an away ACC tilt in Atlanta this Saturday against Georgia Tech.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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With Real Madrid’s away game against Valencia postponed due to the catastrophic flooding in the region, a win would see Flick’s squad open up a nine-point lead at the top of the league table.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The council discussed this development in September but postponed a vote after a lengthy discussion.Pili Saravia, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Emotionally taxing but relieved by passages of cathartic beauty, grace and even humor, this IDFA competition entry deserves delicate handling from discerning specialist distributors, though a lengthy festival run beckons first.Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rain will be history, but the cold will be even deeper.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The trailer below shows Daryl and Carol back on the trail in new locations, meeting new groups including people dancing around some burning effigy not looking terribly sane.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The decision fell to the House of Representatives, where a string of backroom machinations made John Quincy Adams president and distant runner-up Henry Clay the Secretary of State.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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And for those who were curious about the fact that the actor and the author share a last name, yes — the late writer is a distant relative.Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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