to the greatest extent
Example Sentences
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“The strike was carried out in a precise manner to mitigate harm to civilians imprisoned within the prison to the greatest extent possible,” the IDF said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
"I just wanted to ski as the person I am. I know I can be the best in the world, if I do that to the greatest extent."
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
He added: “Our highest priority will be to continue to protect classroom stability, core services and our workforce members to the greatest extent possible.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The commission has said it “will conduct its work in public to the greatest extent possible and issue a formal public report detailing its findings upon the conclusion of its investigation.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024
To give the largest amount of waterway, and at the same time reduce the gradient of the road over the bridge to the greatest extent, Mr. Telford adopted the following expedient.
From The Life of Thomas Telford; civil engineer with an introductory history of roads and travelling in Great Britain by Smiles, Samuel
