in itself

Example Sentences

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“This is the first example of a result produced autonomously by an AI that I find exciting in itself, as opposed to as a leading indicator.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Raducanu losing to Sierra was not a surprise in itself, even though the Briton is ranked 29 places higher in the world.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The risk of an offshore tsunami in the Mediterranean has often been considered marginal, and this in itself could be misleading.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Besides the fact that the notion of “nepo babies” is tedious in itself, it’s hard to imagine Michaels casting anyone as a favor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It is a symptom, not a disease in itself.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson