to such an extent

phrase

: so much
I was surprised that the town had changed to such an extent.

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For centuries, other countries benefited from Ghana’s natural resources to such an extent that when the country was a British colony, it was referred to as the Gold Coast. Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

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“To such an extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20such%20an%20extent. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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