to the extent of
Example Sentences
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Before the shutdown, Iran’s internet was heavily filtered, though not quite to the extent of China’s “Great Firewall.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
But there are limits to the extent of their duties in such matters.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025
The analysis, comparing Cal Fire’s assessments of buildings destroyed and damaged with Los Angeles County Assessor parcel records, gives new perspective to the extent of the toll on the two communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
"You will go to the extent of trying to deal with those demons and mental health issues in ways we've seen David Coote give examples of."
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
Root grabbed the microphone from behind the desk, and hauled it out to the extent of its cable.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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