far and away
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But Haas maintained that half of Arm's employees remain in the UK and said the company was "by far and away the largest employer in Cambridge".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
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
“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
Opinion polls showed that the Congress was far and away the most popular political organization among Africans even though it had been banned for a quarter of a century.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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