of itself
Example Sentences
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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
Yes, the crowd still skewed toward the heads, but it also felt noticeably denser, more alert and aware of itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
OpenAI released a new model it touts as its best yet for handling research work like making improved versions of itself, as rapid-fire releases by AI rivals pick up pace.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
“Using words to talk of words is like using a pencil to draw a picture of itself, on itself. Impossible. Confusing. Frustrating.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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