to the extent of
Example Sentences
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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
But there are limits to the extent of their duties in such matters.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025
"The fact that there are active workers means not only have the queens awakened from hibernation but they have gone to the extent of starting new nests."
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025
“Currently, I am concerned that we will have the potential for collapse due to the extent of the damage,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
Not to the extent of letting him alter his statement.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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