to what extent

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

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This has increased the debate over whether — and to what extent — the U.S. should join the effort. Nr Editors, National Review, 20 June 2025 The researchers are trying to understand to what extent the infrasound sensors can help understand the trajectories of such objects and how the results could be improved. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 12 May 2025 Questions linger about when and to what extent the new Berlin administration’s policy plans might be realized. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 May 2025 The investigation did not clarify to what extent the inner workings of the constructions are as specified by the blueprints. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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