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insofar

[in-suh-fahr, -soh-] / ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ- /


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On the other hand, insofar as inflation expectations can reset higher in response to commodity price shocks, the Fed might need to engage in tightening that they would otherwise look to avoid.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

This is positive for other countries insofar as cheaper Chinese goods boost purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

A look back offers some clues, though it should be said no two election cycles are alike and the past is only illuminating insofar as it casts light on certain patterns.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

Thomas Mott Osborne’s inspirational tenure as warden of Sing Sing was typical only insofar as it was short.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover



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