extent

Example Sentences

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"I like the fact that in space, we are committed to bold goals to the extent that we will not let periodic failure stop our forward progress," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Input prices rose to the greatest extent in over a year-and-a-half, leading firms to raise their charges at a quicker pace as they sought to protect their margins,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Tokenized stocks already exist to a certain extent.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

We have also come to realize, however, that these environmental factors often do not influence all the arts in the same way or to the same extent.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson