extent
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"The place is falling apart. It's a disaster, and they have lost control to some extent."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Before the shutdown, Iran’s internet was heavily filtered, though not quite to the extent of China’s “Great Firewall.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Time will tell the extent to which the blaze has disrupted the island’s unique ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
If the company decides to absorb some costs to keep its value edge, other retailers may be forced to follow suit to an extent.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“You are in the infirmary at Redwall Abbey. As yet I do not know the full extent of your injuries. When you have rested, my friends will cleanse you and dress your wounds.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing extent
Commonly Confused Words, List 5
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James Monroe's First Inaugural Address (1817)
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Words from the First 2020 Presidential Debate
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