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Meanings of insofar in English

To the degree or extent that.

Usage of insofar in English
1
We didn't have any particular plan insofar as the match was concerned.
The Irish Times
2
Ideas had value only insofar as they could be put to use.
The new yorker
3
The city is under martial law, insofar as we can enforce it.
The Reality Dysfunction
4
I suppose this week's been good insofar as no one has resigned.
Radio NZ
5
Still, Iowa was useful insofar as it put one idea to rest.
The Irish Times
6
I was a feminist - insofar as I knew what one was.
The Guardian
7
But science is only directly useful insofar as it leads to new technologies.
Wired
8
It was hand-drawn, insofar as the term meant much given modern drafting equipment.
Torch of Freedom
9
I wanted to share my memories insofar as I was able.
Caleb's crossing
10
This was surprising insofar as this was one of the game's main draws.
Wired
11
I will help you only insofar as it serves that end.
Quicksilver
12
I can't say, insofar as it goes, that I would disagree.
The rebels of ireland: the dublin saga
13
In fact, there was no real command, insofar as Brother Candle could see.
Surrender to the will of the night
14
And I was alone in this hospital, insofar as fellow casualties were concerned.
Internecine
15
And insofar as you can accept what you find in it.'
Shadowland
16
The data I'm providing is only valuable insofar as I'm acting freely, naturally.
Up in the air
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Insofar through the time
Insofar across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Rare