in itself
Example Sentences
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"If you don't address injustices, historic or otherwise, that in itself creates and perpetuates division," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
But I do think it’s not an end in itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“This is the first example of a result produced autonomously by an AI that I find exciting in itself, as opposed to as a leading indicator.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
This whole ecosystem is massively circular; and while those circular dynamics clearly have a lot of momentum, that, in itself, isn’t enough for medium-term sustainability.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“Not in itself maybe,” he replied in a strained voice, as if struggling to keep his temper, “but of course he could have sold it—sold it anywhere. We have had a lot of losses recently.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
