somewhat of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
We have somewhat of a problem.
To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
However, Polestar's Chinese ownership may prove somewhat of a sticking point compared to Ford and GM.
—Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Toye, 26, has been somewhat of a journeyman in his MLS career.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
The Commanders have been somewhat of a Cinderella team and are playing with house money.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
However, Polestar's Chinese ownership may prove somewhat of a sticking point compared to Ford and GM.
—Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Toye, 26, has been somewhat of a journeyman in his MLS career.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
The Commanders have been somewhat of a Cinderella team and are playing with house money.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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