insofar as
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“We do not expect the increased borrowing to reflect negatively on Thailand’s sovereign credit rating, insofar as effective fiscal stimulus will boost GDP,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Olaf told the BBC that any documents would now be analysed and that "IT forensics" would be done, insofar as they were available after so many years.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
She argues that the framers’ intentions, insofar as we can pin them down, can’t account for where we are now: “God” and “slavery” and “woman” are not mentioned in the original document.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
Jacques looked peevish, insofar as dragons are able to look anything.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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