in and of itself
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Riley crafting a cogent message about workers’ rights and the price of labor would be a feat in and of itself, especially in a film this fun.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
And as unthreatening as she is, that in and of itself is threatening.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
But perhaps that’s an endorsement in and of itself: The lines of “Scarborn” are so solid that what’s between them won’t be missed, not by anyone looking for righteous history and heroic adventure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
"I think that's an answer in and of itself," said the skier.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
The Mercury tracking network in and of itself was a project whose scale and boldness rivaled that of the space missions it supported.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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