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insofar

American  
[in-suh-fahr, -soh-] / ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ- /

adverb

  1. to such an extent (usually followed byas ).

    I will do the work insofar as I am able.

Etymology

Origin of insofar

First recorded in 1590–1600; originally phrase in so far

Example Sentences

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Jacques looked peevish, insofar as dragons are able to look anything.

From Literature

When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...

From BBC

This is positive for other countries insofar as cheaper Chinese goods boost purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father had taught that, insofar as their education was concerned, each of the children was responsible for helping the next child get through.

From Literature

Or should we instead focus on human capital, addressing cultural issues only insofar as they get in the way?

From The Wall Street Journal

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