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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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025 -
Many of the Red Line improvements the agency is considering either fall within the boundaries of the current RPM TIF or in districts nearby where money could be easily transferred.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The school notified Phoenix police about concerns regarding Rebekah's welfare earlier this year after a school resource officer visiting her home saw the girl with a black eye and reached out to DCS, Holman said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:28 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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The investment in anticipating problems eliminates the need to solve them reactively.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, after both Crushers GC and Smash GC advanced to the semifinals, fans anticipated a thrilling singles showdown between the two captains. Koepka, who named himself Smash's No. 1 singles player, seemed ready.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 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 4 Sep. 2025.
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