a long way

Example Sentences

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Implication goes a long way here, and mystery is key to the success of the “Backrooms” series and its lore.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

This is one reason why people who work in the market say private equity has a long way to go in rolling up the HOA management sector compared with some other home-services segments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“We’ve come a long way from that ignominy,” joked Mayor David Shawver, who has lived in Stanton for 55 years and has served on the City Council since 1988.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But if there were three pillars to the transformation, there is still a long way to go.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The mast suddenly seemed a long way away, but just beside her was a metal ring with a rope through it.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr