far down

Example Sentences

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Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, but the dry spell actually ranked far down on the list of challenges these bedraggled growers were facing.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Could it be that the reason I’ve fallen so far down this particular rabbit hole already is that I’m gay?

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Of course, concerns about a sporting event and who may or may not take part are far down the current list of priorities for the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

This is the first time the feat has been achieved in the UK because drilling this far down is a technically and financially costly endeavour.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Tonight they did not intend to go far down, but were hastening to find a side-passage that led back to their watch-tower on the cliff.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien