in a sense

Example Sentences

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Such campaigns have involved the removal of lower-ranking military officials connected with the purged leaders and will likely result in a sense of paralysis among those who survive, analysts have said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

But in a sense, they already have a leg up because they at least have a job.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

That, in a sense, is the ultimate symbol of what's going on.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

That, in a sense, defines the problem: generational labels aren’t just cute tags we can place on someone to blame them for avocado toast.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Maybe they are militaristic, overly programmed, and somewhat lacking in a sense of humor.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins