far from
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Despite its promise, the Uranus Orbiter and Probe is still far from becoming reality.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
A recent comment by Vance is far from reassuring, though he meant it to be.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Tech and finance executives say Wall Street isn’t far from offering agentic AI that can act on a person’s behalf across numerous accounts—essentially remaking the world of wealth management and investment advice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The delay is "a worryingly backward-looking political signal", while "any security gain is far from guaranteed", Beatrice Petrovich, senior energy analyst at energy think tank Ember, told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Dr. Krupp was okay-looking, but far from glamorous.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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