far and away
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Thatcher, though, was far and away the best part of both films, bringing a striking depth to her thinly sketched characters.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
As of June, the U.S. equity market remained far and away the most valuable in the world, accounting for nearly half of global stock-market capitalization, according to an analysis from Deutsche Bank.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 28, 2026
"Yellow daffodils are far and away the most popular, not unsurprising, for their welcome burst of colour," said Dr Kalman Konyves, the RHS's principal plant scientist.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
But the United States remains far and away its largest market, buying around 75 percent Canadian exports in 2024, according to Canadian government statistics.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
It is far and away the most ambitious undertaking in the history of European music.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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