by far

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Some of these weapons can be replaced by far cheaper, slightly less capable systems that the U.S. possesses in large quantity.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

That is equivalent to almost three of the giant refineries run in Nigeria by the Dangote group -- by far the biggest in Africa.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The redistricting referendum is the most expensive ballot measure in Virginia's history by far, according to figures from the Virginia Public Access Project.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But Ulysses is sharper than they expected and better with a gun than anyone, by far.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A couple of weeks later, my father met with the other major landholders at the Moose Lodge and declared the cotton harvest date, by far the most important event in our entire county.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly