of itself
Example Sentences
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And as unthreatening as she is, that in and of itself is threatening.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Rodrigue noted that navigating Arctic waters in and of itself is expensive because ships need to be especially equipped for the harsher conditions.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
But perhaps that’s an endorsement in and of itself: The lines of “Scarborn” are so solid that what’s between them won’t be missed, not by anyone looking for righteous history and heroic adventure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
A jar of curry sauce, a pot of rice and the quiet confidence that dinner will take care of itself.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
That in and of itself was an odd feeling.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
