a long way

Example Sentences

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Though things looked good for him as the count got going on Tuesday night and on Wednesday, Pratt always had a long way to go.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Almost all sectors fell a long way short,” he said in early 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But there’s a long way to go in moving people indoors and restoring a sense of order and public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite his developing, good-natured relationship with European leaders, Armenia doesn't even have EU candidate status yet, and membership of the bloc is still a long way off.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s a long way there, and a long way back. And heaven only knows what’ll happen in between. Are you sure you want to go?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood