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Examples of far and away in a Sentence
that Mexican restaurant is far and away the best in the area
Recent Examples on the Web
Texas is far and away the No. 1 state for lightning strikes, with over 42 million counted.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 June 2024
Harrington received the bar’s individual award for pro bono work in 2022, but the upcoming recognition is far and away more rewarding.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
This tracks with what my election reporting has turned up this year: Economic and affordability issues are far and away the top concern for all young voters in Blueprint’s latest poll.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 16 May 2024
For a longer-term, ambitious effort, native oaks are far and away the best trees to plant.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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“Far and away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20away. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
far and away
adverb
: by a great extent or degree
was far and away the better team
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