in a/one sense

idiom

: in one way : from one point of view
In one sense, he was correct.

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Indeed, in stark contrast to the incorporeal nature of a digital image, each of Winant’s photographs is, in a sense, a discrete body: a fallible material entity that boasts a hidden physical history and that will compositionally deteriorate over time. Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025 Following in the footsteps of Kylian Mbappe in a sense, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free transfer from Liverpool should be pretty straightforward and a simple case of the England right back switching allegiances when his terms at Anfield expire on June 30. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 These sophisticated spaces serve as striking backdrops for her clients’ collections of art and artifacts, and Campbell balances contemporary elements with plenty of texture to bring in a sense of warmth. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025 Doing away with a penny could even prove costly, in a sense. Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in a/one sense

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“In a/one sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%2Fone%20sense. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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