far and away
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“It’s far and away the most virile part of American capitalism,” he said in one 2021 interview.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
“We will see what impact this can make but the duration and intensity of the conflict will still be far and away the most important driver,” Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid said early Monday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
"Clearly our strongest source of growth this year has been in fresh food, and that is, by far and away, the best thing people can eat," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
Fatigue is far and away my biggest problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
The second son, Ignatius, my classmate, was not my favorite, I discover now, because he was far and away the best student.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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