in a sense

Example Sentences

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"It's a proxy prime ministerial election in a sense," says Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s had a free ride in a sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“I’m wondering if, in a sense, it all worked out the way it was supposed to,” Cooke continued.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"This isn't that surprising in a sense, because that is predicted by geodynamic simulations," Wolf said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

So, in a sense, my dad was shielding me by not talking.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick