as in so far as
to the degree that
insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This is regrettable only insofar as the really high-quality creme de menthes (Tempus Fugit, Giffard) don’t come in green.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
The problem is that the show isn’t really bringing much to the table; its attempt at satire insofar as the feminism angle goes, resultantly, feels dated and stale.
—Jack King, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
What an auspicious start to a career in crosswords, insofar as there is such a thing.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Insofar as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insofar%20as. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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