extent

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A new Institute for Policy Studies report exposes the extent of the problem among the 20 largest employers of low-wage U.S. workers — a group of companies we’ve dubbed the low-wage 20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“To the extent he inadvertently incurs exposure to those industries through third-party managers or liquid legacy investments, Tom will donate all profits to charity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The extent of the damage at the Riverside, an international cricket venue, has not yet been disclosed.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“To the extent the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Franny saw that he was irritated, and to what extent, but, for the moment, with equal parts of self-disapproval and malice, she felt like speaking her mind.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger