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
Minnesota’s then-acting U.S. attorney, Joe Thompson, lamented that “our state is far and away the leader in fraud now and everyone sees it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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
“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
He is plausible, convincing, likable, and far and away the most wily, subtle, and shrewd of all the inhabitants of Asgard.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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