as in considers
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions
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To better reflect real-world flying conditions, the selection also considers operational challenges such as steep gradients, surrounding terrain, tidal dependence, and the absence of a safe go-around.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026 -
But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Counsell anticipates Conforto getting into a Cactus League game Saturday or Sunday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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For the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, the city anticipates the total cost for protective services will be approximately $9 million.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Factors (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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