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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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025 -
While some customers remain loyal, others are considering switching brands due to ongoing quality issues.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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The median of the 10 positive returns = 3.2%, and the median of the 9 negative returns = -1.4% Additional information regarding the observed 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns following earnings is presented alongside the statistics in the table below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Granted, Jackson’s absence coincided with a brief absence by fullback Alec Ingold but Jackson is regarded as possibly the best run blocker on the offensive line.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Although some categories of goods and services may be exempt or subject to a lower rate, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry anticipates its costs to rise by over $19 billion.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Roblox now anticipates bookings for 2025 to come in between $5.87 billion to $5.79 billion, up from its prior guidance of $5.28 billion to $5.36 billion.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 July 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 8 Aug. 2025.
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