far down

phrase

: at a low or unimportant position in a list or series
Supporting public education seems to be far down on the government's agenda.
Cleaning house ranks pretty far down on my list.

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According to data from the Social Security Administration, several names that once held the top 10 positions have dropped far down on the list decades later. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2026 Winston had thrown passes into pockets of space the size of a cupped hand, and launched sudden and astonishing deep spirals far down the field. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 After all, from that far down at the bottom, the only way could be up. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 That far down the line, the brand should still represent creativity, beauty, culture, intellect and craftsmanship. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far down

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“Far down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20down. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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