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as far as possible

Idioms

Also, so far as possible. To the greatest extent, degree, or amount that is attainable. For example, I want to drive as far as possible today, or It was very complicated, but he promised to explain it so far as possible.

Example Sentences

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"We investigated as far as possible but all enquiries have been exhausted at this time," the statement said.

From BBC

Instead, it will allow unemployment to fall as far as possible, and only seek to slow things down when it’s clear that faster inflation is becoming a problem.

From Seattle Times

Volkswagen expects the situation to improve by the end of the year and aims to make up for production shortfalls in the second half as far as possible, the company told Reuters.

From Reuters

His aim was to replicate, as far as possible, the migration route that carried early humans from Africa through Asia and to the Americas.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Biden said he wanted Congress to go as far as possible.

From New York Times

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