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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Should the Chiefs be considered the villains of the NFL?—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025 -
But during a White House press briefing this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt boldly asserted that under the Trump administration, all undocumented immigrants are considered criminals.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, less than three hours later, police found themselves back at the same home regarding another burglary complaint.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The senator also inquired about any vetting processes conducted by the Treasury Department regarding potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s business operations in China.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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His puck-moving since he’s turned pro has been better than anticipated.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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This disruption raised questions about the necessity of the extensive investments anticipated for AI chips, data centers, and electricity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2025.
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