by a long shot

Example Sentences

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“Carved it all with my own two hands. It’s only taken most of my life so far. And it’s not finished yet. Not by a long shot.”

From Literature

In nearly every other aspect of our relationship, Olka would be the brave one, by a long shot.

From Literature

“We’re not on the verge of bankruptcy by a long shot.”

From Los Angeles Times

This doesn’t by a long shot spell the end of its reserve status.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Canada is not there yet, not by a long shot.”

From The Wall Street Journal