extent

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To the extent there is no longer such a thing as a flat-out lap.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Beyond Belief” is far more schematic, to the extent that the various chapters—nine, to be exact—focus on aspects of the game that correspond to churchly concepts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In a statement, a sheriff’s spokesperson maintained the department was complying with Cal/OSHA to the extent allowed under the law as other investigations remain ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

To the extent more stock trading moves from traditional markets to the blockchain, traditional firms could also see their profits erode.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Either common sense is amorphous and malleable, to the extent that all the beliefs that are shared within a community are compatible with common sense.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton