insofar as
conjunction
: to the extent or degree that
we agree only insofar as the budget is concerned
Examples of insofar as in a Sentence
The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.
insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit
Recent Examples on the Web
While there seems to have been some effort to cast a range of body types in Season 3 insofar as the extras, more needs to be done, especially for a show that prides itself on representation.
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The United States would benefit only insofar as maintaining U.S. hegemony in the Middle East was worthwhile.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2023
That is the only credible outcome insofar as we at the United Nations are concerned.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2024
Popular on Variety Netflix has identified YouTube as a competitor, insofar as both are leading global streaming services that compete for consumer attention.
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Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 15 May 2024
The United States would benefit only insofar as maintaining U.S. hegemony in the Middle East was worthwhile.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2023
That is the only credible outcome insofar as we at the United Nations are concerned.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2024
Popular on Variety Netflix has identified YouTube as a competitor, insofar as both are leading global streaming services that compete for consumer attention.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2024
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“Insofar as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insofar%20as. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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