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Meanings of extent in English

Measure of different material types found in an archival fonds.

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Usage of extent in English
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However, the 2008 winter ice extent was near the year long-term average.
The Guardian
2
We'll know the extent of the damage later on today, he said.
News.com.au
3
We are working on the question right now to a certain extent.
Reuters
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Animal association: Fish and to an extent all creatures of the sea.
A Wiccan Bible
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The response of the individual cases sometimes varied to a great extent.
Pubmed
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Yet instead, each day has seen the extent of the problems increase.
The South African
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It showed the extent of the GCSB's abuse of power, he said.
Radio NZ
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Thus, it is unimaginable what the true extent of this crisis is.
The South African
9
Recent research has revealed the extent of discrimination against the long-term unemployed.
The Guardian
10
The case is continuing today to establish the extent of the liability.
The Irish Times
11
The full extent of the Sea Empress disaster is not yet known.
The Irish Times
12
The EU has already done it to a large extent, Barroso said.
Reuters
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The extent of crisis in the talks has taken leaders by surprise.
The Guardian
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You quite often used actors to play, to some extent, against type.
The Guardian
15
However the full ultimate extent of this programme remains to be seen.
The Irish Times
16
To a certain extent they are illegal, Pavel said in a statement.
Reuters
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Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
United Kingdom
Common
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