in context
idiom
1
: in a sentence with other words
To really know a word, you must be able to use it in context.
2
: while thinking about the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens
We need to consider these events in context.
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But this thought process can help put others’ behavior in context.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But this thought process can help put others’ behavior in context.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Placing the first new take on the last son of Krypton in over a decade in context shows just how welcome a boon Superman is to DC.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Nevertheless, this surge should be viewed in context: despite this recent jump, the stock still sits over 70% below its 2023 peak of roughly $13.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But this thought process can help put others’ behavior in context.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Placing the first new take on the last son of Krypton in over a decade in context shows just how welcome a boon Superman is to DC.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Nevertheless, this surge should be viewed in context: despite this recent jump, the stock still sits over 70% below its 2023 peak of roughly $13.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“In context.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20context. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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