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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Raisi was even considered by some as the natural successor to Khamenei and his worldview.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation's report card.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The selection of the executive director comes at a time when the union is gearing up for negotiations with NFL owners regarding a new CBA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some counties have noticed the major increase through their mosquito traps or from calls for service regarding the flying pests.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Grim Reaper, however, anticipated our executions, and many good people left.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Analysts at Rystad anticipate the price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, could increase by $20 when trading opens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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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 3 Mar. 2026.
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