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insofar as

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  1. see inasmuch as, def. 2.


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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

But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Finally, insofar as Kagan cited to legislative history, she did so only briefly and in a footnote.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Only insofar as he struggled successfully with the sea could a man lay claim to his place in things.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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