further to

idiom

British, formal
used in a letter to refer to a subject discussed in a previous letter or conversation
Further to my letter of last Wednesday, may I remind you that the balance outstanding has still not been paid.

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Bichette hopes to return at some point in the postseason, but the Jays may have to advance further to grant him that possibility — to earn him and Guerrero another October opportunity, together. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Some patients travel more than an hour to see her, and others, like Kimber Holmes have to drive further to see specialists. Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025 But polls indicate Cuomo gains relatively little from Adams’ departure — the mayor was polling in the high single digits — and would need the field to narrow even further to have a chance against Mamdani. Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 Most of the movement’s components are presented on the dial rather than the caseback, adding further to the complex feel. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for further to

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“Further to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20to. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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