a far cry from

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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

It’s not a far cry from the real-life environment in fast fashion factories.

From Salon • May 22, 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

Voters’ position on immigration is a far cry from the county’s historical views on the topic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

His place in society now is a far cry from his days in the Bronx.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times