in so far as

British

/ ˌɪnsəʊˈfɑː /

adverb

to the degree or extent that

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“In so far as the U.S. continues to generate such returns, the bar for divestment is automatically raised, notwithstanding considerations of political expediency.”

From MarketWatch

She wrote: "As for my son, I commend him to you in so far as he deserves, for I cannot answer for him."

From BBC

So this was exactly the lane that I enjoy operating in, so far as action and thriller.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Doran said in so far as was possible, the inquiry sought to hear from witnesses from "various categories and levels of staff who worked at Muckamore" and with "experience on different wards".

From BBC

Support for Mr. Putin has since returned to around 80 percent, in so far as polling can be trusted in the current environment.

From New York Times

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