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 following are generally considered some of the least helpful foods for Crohn's disease.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 May 2025 -
In addition, a Nissan spokesman confirmed that the company is considering offering EREV options in its mid-size and larger SUVs.—
Joe D'Allegro,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Within elite fashion circles, it was regarded as a key destination for experiencing that distinct brand of Swedish minimalism, innovation, functionality, and sustainability.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The journalists from El Faro who broke the story fled the country before it was published, anticipating arrest.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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In California, the nation’s No. 1 tourist destination, international visits are expected to drop by 9.2% through the year, with international spending anticipated to drop 4.2%, according to a forecast published last month by Visit California and Tourism Economics.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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