extent
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“There is considerable uncertainty about the extent and persistence of the conflict, the ongoing consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the extent of infrastructure damage” in the Gulf states, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The extent to which he has reshaped U.S. politics and society is rivaled by few of his predecessors; presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
To the extent that stops, we wouldn’t hesitate to pursue proxy fights, the weapon of choice in such situations.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
On Wednesday, the 23-year-old went for scans, which are expected to confirm the extent of the damage.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
To the extent that major changes are achieved without a complete shift, the system will rebound.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing extent
Commonly Confused Words, List 5
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James Monroe's First Inaugural Address (1817)
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Words from the First 2020 Presidential Debate
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