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go far

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  1. Also, go a long way. Be sufficient for nearly all that is required; also, last for a long time. For example, This turkey will go far to feed the people at the shelter, or She can really make that small amount of cash go a long way. [Early 1400s] Also see go a long way toward; go so far as to.

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The potential applications go far beyond space missions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

"It's a start, but it doesn't go far enough," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

He opens the door to a longer conflict, saying "we projected four to five weeks, but we have capability to go far longer than that."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The MSL, which insisted on "coins and banknotes" in its initiative rather than just "cash" had argued that the government proposal did not go far enough.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“That’s good. I like the way you lie. You’ll go far in this world if you ever acquire some decent ambition.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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