far cry
Example Sentences
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That’s a far cry from the $162-million opening haul of “Barbie,” but box-office analysts say that film captured the cultural zeitgeist in a way that’s hard to replicate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
It's a far cry from the image of a dynamic sportsman and action hero which he once hoped would define him.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
These new structures allow for a level of liquidity that is a far cry from 2008’s hot money problem.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
All this is a far cry from ETFs that buy and hold hundreds of stocks or bonds for fees as low as $2 or $3 a year on a $10,000 investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“It seems indeed a far cry from the aggressive vigor with which the early Friends challenged the evils of their time,” she said.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
