in itself

Example Sentences

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The manner of Isak's exit, in itself, offers no excuse for Newcastle's disappointing league campaign after Howe's side slipped to 12th place in the table.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

The risk of an offshore tsunami in the Mediterranean has often been considered marginal, and this in itself could be misleading.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Besides the fact that the notion of “nepo babies” is tedious in itself, it’s hard to imagine Michaels casting anyone as a favor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

That in itself is mind bending since we don't really have any rules to speak of except don't step off your circle for sixty seconds and the unspoken rule about not eating one another.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins