how far

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: to what extent, degree, or distance
didn't know how far to trust them

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First-party visibility is not a third-party currency, and how far advertisers and studios accept Samsung’s measurements will help determine how far the model travels. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Waxhaw’s eventual rules could address how far data centers must sit from homes, schools and other properties; how much buffering and tree preservation would be required; and whether developers must submit noise, lighting and utility-impact studies. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 This is another gut check of how far anti-incumbent sentiment is spreading in safely Democratic seats; Smith went on Breaking Points last month to defend himself and accuse Israel critics of being abusive. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 By 2009, the province had convened a National Commission on Dying with Dignity to decide, formally, how far that right extended. — Sai Rajagopal, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for how far

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“How far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20far. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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