in no sense

phrase

: in no way : definitely not
This book is in no sense intended for beginners.

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The story is in no sense a petition for the return of the monarchy but contrasts Old World gentility with the heartlessness of the surveillance state, culture against the assassination of culture. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024 The Grimkes of South Carolina were in no sense representative of the South’s slaveholding class. — Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2022 So while government bookkeeping ostensibly regards regulation to have costs, benefits and tradeoffs, these are in no sense actually tabulated. — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 24 May 2021 But in no sense is China more than living up to the deal now. — Calvin Woodward, Star Tribune, 22 Aug. 2020

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“In no sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20no%20sense. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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