far cry
Example Sentences
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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
Jabil has become a key “picks and shovels” play in the broader AI sector—a far cry from its roots in assembling and repairing printed circuit boards.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
That’s a far cry from just a few years before when those two were openly feuding and largely avoiding working together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But this was a far cry from riding Dodger up to see the monarchs after the wildfire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
