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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Still, that isn’t a factor when considering how hard and inspired the Broncos played in front of a ninth straight sellout crowd at Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025 -
First things first — 1831 is a ludicrously early start date here, considering England didn’t play their first international until 1872.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The district should have such MOUs, the audit said, to establish expectations regarding operational responsibilities, use of district facilities and oversight, such as requiring regular financial reporting from the foundations to the district.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Human action is believed as the cause of the fire, although there is no information regarding the exact activity that caused it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Names are a big deal, and investors obviously were anticipating a significant decrease in business from disaffected customers.—
Jess Collen,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Counsell anticipates Taillon throwing a touch-and-feel off a mound Saturday at Coors Field, then throw a heavier bullpen Monday or Tuesday in Chicago.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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 6 Sep. 2025.
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