to what extent

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

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Whether and to what extent states should exempt NIL income from taxation presents a unique perspective on the ever-evolving college athletics landscape. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 And that one topic is to what extent the seams are pulling apart on a patchwork roster. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 When, exactly, will goods get more expensive for Americans (and to what extent)? Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025 But to what extent were the pups dire wolves—as opposed to, say, gray wolves with some of the dire wolf’s physical traits? D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to what extent

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