to what extent

phrase

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

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The question is to what extent can the C-suite convince the CFO to allow for such a travel budget. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 And also think about to what extent this is an issue of judgment as opposed to a rule violation. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The court case will determine to what extent the president can dictate terms of reporting on him from the White House itself. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 But to what extent have interactions between doctors and pharmaceutical representatives changed behaviors over time? — Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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