far cry
Example Sentences
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Her message was a far cry from the pressing one U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos—a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction—was announced this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
While a far cry from 30 in a single town, there are still some dense clusters of breweries in the UK.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
That’s a far cry from the nearly half of teens that were employed in retail in the early 2000’s, but then again, participation among those ages 16-19 remains much lower.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Not horrible, but a far cry from my goal.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
