to the extent of
Example Sentences
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It could have been a penalty, but the way the Germany international went down counted against him, because it gave the impression of an unnatural fall compared to the extent of the shirt pull.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
But there are limits to the extent of their duties in such matters.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025
One millionaire venture capitalist said that up until Mamdani’s decisive primary win, she had been oblivious to the extent of anger among the city’s youth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Most at risk for the disease are infants, who can have breathing problems to the extent of turning purple around their mouths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Why, others asked, should all their tithes go to helping strangers, to the extent of building a room to feed them supper?
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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