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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The multi-year security Marchand wanted beyond this season, then, was too much for Sweeney to assume considering the risk of injuries and decline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025 -
If your name is already taken, consider adding your industry or credentials (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoeconsulting).—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The case centered on Ofcom’s March 2024 decisions regarding two broadcasts from May and June 2023.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Although other issuers will waive credit card annual fees for active-duty servicemembers, Amex is regarded as one of the most accommodating.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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No one should have anticipated what Williams had done.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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