in itself

Example Sentences

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This whole ecosystem is massively circular; and while those circular dynamics clearly have a lot of momentum, that, in itself, isn’t enough for medium-term sustainability.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“This in itself speaks volumes about Offa’s prestige in the eyes of the Franks,” Mr. Naismith writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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 wasn’t just that she couldn’t bear losing her boys, although that in itself was a dread large enough to stop her in her tracks.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez