as in to consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions
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Given the long-term uncertainty regarding Embiid’s health, the Sixers should not consider trading one of their distant first-round picks (2029 or 2031) at this year’s deadline.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025 -
For young patients, doctors often consider more common issues like vision problems or posture, missing underlying conditions like Chiari malformation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Abram Street and New York Avenue around 5:15 p.m. regarding an accident between a motorcycle and an SUV.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ken Jennings set high expectations for viewers regarding the current season of Celebrity Jeopardy!—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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With two more films expected to debut later in the month, the total is anticipated to reach 74.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Withdrawal from the agreement was anticipated to be among Trump’s first actions in office, which are expected to focus in large part on energy and environmental policy.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Factor (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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