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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The Connection Between Crabs And Systems-Level Thinking​ At first glance, horseshoe crabs may seem far removed from conversations about institutional investing or corporate governance. — Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 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 The sharpshooting star not too far removed from a back injury bounced right into the record books — her own, her team’s and the WNBA’s. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Yet, he’s not far removed from an extremely productive tenure as the Seahawks' starting quarterback from 2022-24. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 16 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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