by some distance
idiom
: by a great extent or degree : by far
The book is better than the movie by some distance.
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The sale surpassed the previous record for a dinosaur fossil sale by some distance.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Three clubs lead by some distance: Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
But Gaetz seems, by some distance, to be out on the flimsiest limb.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Xabi Alonso The favorite by some distance, former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is in pole position to be the next coach.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The Boston Celtics were by some distance the best team in the regular season last time out, before going on a dominant run in the playoffs to secure the franchise’s first title since 2008.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
This will likely exceed annual demand by some distance.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The production’s scale is immediately evident in the gleam of the overture as played by Nicholas Skilbeck’s lustrous, 21-piece band, the largest — by some distance — currently being heard in London.
—David Benedict, Variety, 19 July 2024
The European Union has promised to expedite the shipment of shells after failing by some distance to meet its pledge in the past year.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Three clubs lead by some distance: Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
But Gaetz seems, by some distance, to be out on the flimsiest limb.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Xabi Alonso The favorite by some distance, former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is in pole position to be the next coach.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The Boston Celtics were by some distance the best team in the regular season last time out, before going on a dominant run in the playoffs to secure the franchise’s first title since 2008.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
This will likely exceed annual demand by some distance.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The production’s scale is immediately evident in the gleam of the overture as played by Nicholas Skilbeck’s lustrous, 21-piece band, the largest — by some distance — currently being heard in London.
—David Benedict, Variety, 19 July 2024
The European Union has promised to expedite the shipment of shells after failing by some distance to meet its pledge in the past year.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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