to a certain extent

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: up to a point
To a certain extent he's right.

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In contrast, Kibbe argues for paying attention to trends to a certain extent, and then interpreting them in a way that works for your image identity. Constance Grady, Vox, 6 Mar. 2025 England are relying on the old school of Archer, Adil Rashid, Buttler, and Joe Root, and to a certain extent that has worked in an uncomfortable retro way. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Massey and India’s ability to play left field — and, to a certain extent, third base — will give Quatraro more options for tailoring his lineup against opposing teams. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025 It’s also been, to a certain extent, about tinkering. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to a certain extent

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“To a certain extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20certain%20extent. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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