far down

phrase

: at a low or unimportant position in a list or series
Supporting public education seems to be far down on the government's agenda.
Cleaning house ranks pretty far down on my list.

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That far down the line, the brand should still represent creativity, beauty, culture, intellect and craftsmanship. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 As the Fed's rate decision approaches, Jim cautioned investors against trying to predict monetary moves too far down the line. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The suit alleges the pilots of the aircraft continued an unstable approach in tailwind conditions, landed too far down the runway, and failed to initiate a go-around before the aircraft overran the runway. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Knowing that the ground at my feet could crumble and disappear in an instant, the valley beneath me looked even more terrifyingly far down. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far down

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“Far down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20down. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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