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so far as

conjunction

Definition of so far as

as in insofar as

to the degree that the idea works so far as you've thought it out, but there may be angles you haven't considered

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Recent Examples of so far as Hailee Steinfeld is sharing what she's learned so far as a new mother. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026 Theologians have gone so far as to wonder how Catholic teaching would apply to hypothetical extraterrestrial life. — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 But despite the announcement, traffic has remained subdued so far as details of the deal emerge. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 June 2026 Believed by some to help with healing, recovery and reduction of inflammation, advocates go so far as to suggest peptides can increase longevity. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for so far as

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That’s true insofar as many other events Bank of America Stadium has compelled as of late — including the MLS All-Star Game, which will take place at the uptown venue next week.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
To be sure, China’s dominance of health product supply chains may indeed pose national security risks, insofar as excessive reliance on any single country can jeopardize resilience.

— Pooja Yerramilli, STAT, 24 July 2026

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