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
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Pricing has not been dynamic insofar as tickets to their games have, mostly, held their value.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Nashville's mainstream country industry in 2025 still faces uphill struggles insofar as LGBTQ+ representation, but tides are showing the inkling of change.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, there is a stark difference between America’s national strategy (insofar as one exists) and China’s.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Getting seven shutouts in a single day should not be shocking insofar as offense is down league-wide.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Nashville's mainstream country industry in 2025 still faces uphill struggles insofar as LGBTQ+ representation, but tides are showing the inkling of change.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, there is a stark difference between America’s national strategy (insofar as one exists) and China’s.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Getting seven shutouts in a single day should not be shocking insofar as offense is down league-wide.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Insofar as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insofar%20as. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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