to what extent

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web The hold that phones have on adolescents in America today is well-documented, but teachers say parents are often not aware to what extent students use them inside the classroom. Jocelyn Gecker, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2024 More broadly, the decisions raise the question of whether institutions should be the arbiters of taste, and to what extent freedom of expression is being limited. Colleen Barry, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024 Which, and to what extent? The Supreme Court has placed this issue in the hands of each state. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 One thing that the translator has to think about is to what extent Mandelstam is being governed by the sounds of words. Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 13 Feb. 2024 And to what extent would this depend on other moving parts in the region? Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024 Long-term career satisfaction depends on how well and to what extent an area of interest can hold your attention. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Which, and to what extent? Gun violence requires urgent attention. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 Utilize The Kaizen Business Philosophy Allow every member of the team to evaluate to what extent the company's vision, mission and priorities are clear and appealing to them. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

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“To what extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20what%20extent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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