as in to consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025 -
Congress is also considering a proposal by the Trump administration to close NOAA’s extensive research facilities and shut down its greenhouse gas monitoring network.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ukraine and European leaders on Wednesday urged Trump not to agree to any demands from Putin regarding peace for land, following an emergency virtual summit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the arcade version of Night Striker is regarded rather fondly in Japan, its Mega CD port was notoriously terrible, which this collection inexplicably includes, although as part of a separate DLC pack.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The investment in anticipating problems eliminates the need to solve them reactively.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, after both Crushers GC and Smash GC advanced to the semifinals, fans anticipated a thrilling singles showdown between the two captains. Koepka, who named himself Smash's No. 1 singles player, seemed ready.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Factor (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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