a far cry from
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And American working-class staple Waffle House is becoming a fast favorite for visitors to discover American delicacies like “biscuits and gravy” — a far cry from “biscuits” and “gravy” elsewhere.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
China’s market is down 11% this year, a far cry from the emerging market superstars: South Korea is up 122%, and Taiwan is ahead 73%, both surging on the AI chip boom.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Her message was a far cry from the pressing one U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
By this time, maximum temperatures will range from 15-20C, a far cry from the late May heat.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Which was a problem, because while I was a lot of things, I was a far cry from perfect.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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