to a certain extent

phrase

: up to a point
To a certain extent he's right.

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The influence of American players of the past (and present to a certain extent) can be seen in the game today. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Der Kaufmann von Berlin self-consciously alluded, in its title and to a certain extent its plot, to Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Brycen Tremayne was to a certain extent, too, because of his special teams contributions. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 The game is rigged to a certain extent. — William Mersey, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to a certain extent

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“To a certain extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20certain%20extent. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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