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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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Until the loss, Fidesz had largely been regarded as a party of the urban middle class.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Lashley’s sentencing, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Richardson also ordered the 41-year-old to pay approximately $50 in court fees per month regarding the case, local media reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But it’s now projected to begin declining after the mid 2080s, according to the UN, sooner than anticipated.—
Daniel Moss,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Looking ahead Widespread high temperatures in the 80s are anticipated away from the coast Tuesday through Thursday.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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