insofar as
conjunction
: to the extent or degree that
we agree only insofar as the budget is concerned
Examples of insofar as in a Sentence
The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.
insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit
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Chuy García’s stunt on behalf of his chief of staff has backfired insofar as there are multiple candidates running for the seat in November.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Hollywood Does Abortion’s biggest issue, insofar as it can even be fairly described as one, is simply the overabundance of worthy topics.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
One of my goals was to provide (insofar as is possible with an essay collection) an antidote to all the fear and xenophobia swirling around us.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 June 2026
That, of course, is hyperbole, insofar as the fourth straight loss left them just half a game behind the San Diego Padres, and still the odds-on favorite (per various betting sites) to win their third straight title.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Hollywood Does Abortion’s biggest issue, insofar as it can even be fairly described as one, is simply the overabundance of worthy topics.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
One of my goals was to provide (insofar as is possible with an essay collection) an antidote to all the fear and xenophobia swirling around us.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 June 2026
That, of course, is hyperbole, insofar as the fourth straight loss left them just half a game behind the San Diego Padres, and still the odds-on favorite (per various betting sites) to win their third straight title.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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“Insofar as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insofar%20as. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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