far from
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Despite its promise, the Uranus Orbiter and Probe is still far from becoming reality.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“Even if a ceasefire materialises, restoring supply takes weeks to months-damaged facilities need repair, the cargo backlog is enormous, and Iran’s five preconditions suggest Hormuz reopening is far from guaranteed.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
A recent comment by Vance is far from reassuring, though he meant it to be.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
It's worth remembering that the idea of entertainment venues making use of dome shapes is far from new.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
I liked walking, though, and my house wasn’t far from the school, so unless the weather was really bad, I took my own two feet both ways.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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