nowhere near
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Elon Musk’s Tesla robotaxis and Amazon-owned Zoox are shuttling customers autonomously, but are nowhere near the scale at which Waymo operates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
A 77th-minute try from replacement prop Tom Clarkson proved decisive for the visitors, who carved out a hard-fought victory despite operating nowhere near their maximum.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The basic question remains: why are prices so low when oil supplies are still nowhere near normal?
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
That is nowhere near the level of Lyme disease, which accounts for a similar number of diagnoses each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Gerald felt relaxed, and although he was nowhere near the high scorer, he had played one of his best games.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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