far and away
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“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
“These tactics — if you call them that — are far and away out of touch with contemporary policing standards.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
In both the 2000 bubble and the 2021 bubble in SPACs, clean tech, crypto and cannabis, loss-making small stocks far and away beat profitable small stocks, which are much less exciting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
While the company eventually launched more bots themed and marketed around brands like Intel and Keebler, or even personalities and groups like Austin Powers and Radiohead, SmarterChild was far and away its most popular.
From Slate • Aug. 12, 2025
Mostly, by far and away, good things have been my lot in life.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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