how far

phrase

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

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As the debate over College Football Playoff expansion focuses on whether the postseason tournament should grow to 16 or 24 teams, an idea to find middle ground might illustrate just how far apart both sides remain. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The biggest difference may be how far each assistant can follow shoppers through the process. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 The escalating tally underscores how far the two sides remain from resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Forecasters are watching how far north the worst heat will spread. — Kansas City Star, 10 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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