a far cry
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This scene of joy is a far cry from what this area has lived through recently.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
China’s market is down 11% this year, a far cry from the emerging market superstars: South Korea is up 122%, and Taiwan is ahead 73%, both surging on the AI chip boom.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
He was true to his word, even if his luminous, serene images of the city were a far cry from Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s feverish visions of Baroque Rome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
It was a far cry from the press conference where Barry Voight had announced his prediction.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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