extent
Example Sentences
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I’d say even more than “Star Wars” to a certain extent, because it straddles so many things.
From Los Angeles Times
To the extent that consumers are able to contribute to an HSA, they may need to withdraw that money to pay medical bills in the near term.
From Barron's
The extent of the horror is indescribable, and it’s occurring on a global scale.
From Salon
It was unclear how many tankers would be affected, and to what extent the U.S. military would be involved in implementing such a blockade.
Plummeting cash levels perfectly illustrate the extent of fund manager optimism at present.
From MarketWatch
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