extent
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The extent to which he has reshaped U.S. politics and society is rivaled by few of his predecessors; presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
To the extent that stops, we wouldn’t hesitate to pursue proxy fights, the weapon of choice in such situations.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Prices also rose for food, beverages, industrial supplies and, to a lesser extent, consumer goods.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Terner Center managing director Ben Metcalf said it’s unclear to what extent those savings might reflect that cheaper projects just happened to apply for funding from LACAHSA.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
I thought it had looked bad at night, but in the glaring light of morning, I could see the whole extent of the damage.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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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