to what extent

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: how far : how much
To what extent can they be trusted?

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While selecting top talent is always a priority for any franchise, to what extent do intangibles influence first-round selections? Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The first is, to what extent have Iran's nuclear facilities and nuclear program been damaged? CNBC, 25 June 2025 Carville was referencing a nearly two-hour interview Carlson conducted with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), during which the two sparred over whether and to what extent the U.S. should get involved in Israel’s ongoing war with Iran. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 June 2025 Ice and wintry weather may partly explain why fatal falls were more common in states in the upper Midwest and New England, but experts also pointed to other things at play, like differences in how well falls are reported and to what extent they are labeled a cause of death. CNN Money, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for to what extent

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“To what extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20what%20extent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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