far from ideal

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: not at all good

The conditions were far from ideal.

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And for homeowners who locked in rates during the peak borrowing costs of 2023, the current refinance landscape — while far from ideal — may be worth a closer look. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Clearly, that's far from ideal for someone who's supposed to be one of the offensive catalysts for Alex Cora's team. — Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Yet despite significant attention, no comprehensive bill to reform college sports has advanced in the 2020s, and with midterm elections approaching, the timing for legislative action seems far from ideal. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026

Miller notes that the venue in Denver, the York Street Yards, was far from ideal and that the new Goodman space will serve the project far better. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

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