By any measure, this has been a successful year for our company.

The officer in the peaked cap gave me a stern look.

He would even go so far as to sacrifice his own life for his country.

He went so far as to build a pool for his dogs.

I wouldn't go as far as to say that.

His avariciousness led him to a life of loneliness and regret.

John is a successful cattle farmer in Texas.

As far back as I can remember, I have always loved painting.

It has been practiced as far back as the second century A.D.

I hope the issue will get resolved soon.