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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Other players considering San Diego State would surely notice.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Perfect timing, considering Shakespeare takes center stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday with eight nominations.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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There's a long history of journalists seeking interviews with world leaders, even when they are regarded as enemies of the United States.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Speaking to the theatrical experience, Spielberg made a brief allusion to the flare-up around comments by Timothée Chalamet regarding the popularity of opera and ballet in relation to the movies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The setup clearly anticipates larger family groups, though a few design choices surprised me.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Renovation of the original building is anticipated to be complete in October.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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