in itself
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"It does feel like it's a World Cup in itself, just in the world of advertising."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
But I do think it’s not an end in itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“This is the first example of a result produced autonomously by an AI that I find exciting in itself, as opposed to as a leading indicator.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
This whole ecosystem is massively circular; and while those circular dynamics clearly have a lot of momentum, that, in itself, isn’t enough for medium-term sustainability.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Which means I have to lie to her on a daily basis, which is in itself enjoyable but a little degrading at the same time.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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