therein

adverb

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there·in | \ t͟her-ˈin

Definition of therein

1 : in or into that place, time, or thing

2 : in that particular or respect therein lies the problem

Examples of therein in a Sentence

The insurance covers the apartment and all the property therein. His name was mentioned in the article, although he was incorrectly described therein as a medical doctor.

Recent Examples on the Web And therein lies a tale — one of sports and viruses, but most of all a tale of complex politics. — Star Tribune, 28 July 2021 Yes, the embargo is imperfect, but to act as though therein lies the root of the animosity between the U.S. and Cuba is barbarically ignorant. — Aron Ravin, National Review, 20 July 2021 But the other half exacerbates them — and therein lies the problem. — Tribune News Service, al, 15 July 2021 But…no Ratchet and Clank, and therein lies the problem. — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 June 2021 Science is not simple, and neither is the natural world; therein lies the challenge of science communication. — Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 21 June 2021 And therein lies another challenge for the NFL to navigate. — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 June 2021 Ultimately, after five films and the fame and complications therein, Facinelli has a sense of humor about it. — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2021 And therein lies a great secret to happiness—the most important lesson about neophilia. — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 27 May 2021

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