come a long way
idiom
1
: to rise to a much higher level of success : to become very successful
He's come a long way from his days as a young reporter. Now he's one of the country's most respected journalists.
2
: to make a great amount of progress
Medicine has come a long way in recent years.
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From a single-story cardboard house to a life-size, 3-story mansion, Barbie's home has come a long way
Barbie's life isn't complete without her Dreamhouse.
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Still, the sport has come a long way from Petty’s attitude in 1976.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Still, the sport has come a long way from Petty’s attitude in 1976.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for come a long way
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“Come a long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20a%20long%20way. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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