a far cry
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These new structures allow for a level of liquidity that is a far cry from 2008’s hot money problem.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
It all sounds ominous, but this is still a far cry from the furious exchanges that characterised the first five-and-a-half weeks of this conflict.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Ferraris are known for roaring engines and bold, angular designs, a far cry from the smooth, rounded exterior of the Luce.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
All this is a far cry from ETFs that buy and hold hundreds of stocks or bonds for fees as low as $2 or $3 a year on a $10,000 investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The chairs were surprisingly comfortable, a far cry from the hard wooden ones back at the Academy.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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