a far cry from

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Though this is above average for this time of year, it is a far cry from the heat and humidity of last week.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

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

Though it is a far cry from designer babies, it’s a step in that direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s a far cry from my first world, full of my brothers and sisters and Mom and Papa.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz