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to some extent

ADVERB
kind of
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“So you see the people who want to take him out going after one of the words I just used here, which is ‘trustworthy’ and, to some extent, ‘credible.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Being aware of the artifice is, to some extent, part of the charm, so we’re not trying desperately to hide that stuff.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"The place is falling apart. It's a disaster, and they have lost control to some extent."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

While states and cities have picked up the slack for the federal government to some extent, the nation is way past due for major investments in early childcare.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Playing—and winning—a rematch with Spassky would, to some extent, prove that Bobby’s prowess was intact.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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