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go far
Idioms and Phrases
Also, go a long way . Be sufficient for nearly all that is required; also, last for a long time. For example, This turkey will go far to feed the people at the shelter , or She can really make that small amount of cash go a long way . [Early 1400s] Also see go a long way toward ; go so far as to .Example Sentences
Ms Fergus told the BBC she thought existing laws did not go far enough to force platforms to remove harmful content and prevent AI being used for such purposes.
But Brandt and other abortion access advocates say the bills, as written, won't go far enough.
“I thought, wow, from 50-some years ago, that really has gone far.”
The UN's humanitarian chief in Gaza suggested the investigation did not go far enough.
And some health officials and residents have questioned whether the lot clearances have gone far enough.
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