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
But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
The bank’s top executives stated in a letter to clients that it can weather the damage, insofar as it has $10.5 billion in equity and $11.5 billion in cash on hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
But similar reasoning also applies to the diffusion of technological innovations, insofar as they are best suited without modification to specific environments.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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