far removed from

phrase

: very different from (something)
a pampered life far removed from the poverty of his youth
Hockey and soccer are not that far removed from each other.

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Without room to advance, a generation of potential leaders in their 50s and 60s have been shunted into deputy positions, sidelined to less powerful gubernatorial roles, or stuck in ministries far removed from centers of power. Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 Its warm brickwork and modest scale feel far removed from the monumental government architecture found in many national capitals. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Such federal funding intricacies could seem far removed from the denizens of a tent city under the highway in San Diego. Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 The upcoming Max series thrusts the fan-favorite supporting character into the center of a sprawling sci-fi adventure far removed from the traditional sitcom format that made The Big Bang Theory a television phenomenon. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for far removed from

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“Far removed from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20removed%20from. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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