in a sense

Idioms  

1. Also, in some sense. Sort of, in some ways but not others. For example, In a sense our schools are the best in the state, but the test scores don't always show that, or In some sense I agree with you, but not entirely. [Late 1500s] Also see in a way.

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in a sense

Because Leela had, in a sense, learned to extend games as long as it wasn’t losing, it didn’t always take the most direct path to checkmate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Even those untouched by the disaster have shared in a sense of collective grief.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Executives have long used the corporate blog "to expound on ideas in a way where they're sort of this businessman-philosopher, in a sense".

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

And put on this almost armor in a sense of what she views to be the most perfect version of herself for the outside world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Hush Puppies, in a sense then, got lucky.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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