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far from

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far from something
not at all. We were far from disappointed when they canceled the invitation. Far from declaring victory, he was thinking of what to do if he lost.
Usage notes: usually used to show that a result of action was not expected or wanted
Related vocabulary: a far cry from something
See also: far, from

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If Russia's relationship with China turns hostile--and history provides several instances of that--Moscow would be hard-pressed to defend the Russian Far East: it is too close to China's centers of power and too far from those of Russia.
3) Her siblings' decisions isolate Sui Sin Far from her family.
Escorted Tour clients on FAR&WIDE's European excursions are now being equipped with lightweight portable headsets, which enable them to pick up all the interesting details about the landmarks they visit - even when standing far from their guides.
 
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