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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On the glass, the Lakers won the battle for the second consecutive game, 54-45 – a notable end to the series considering Redick harped on how the Lakers would have to fight against the Rockets – the top rebounding team in the NBA – in the series.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026 -
According to the American Academy of Audiology, 50 decibels is considered a moderate level of noise likened to a running dishwasher, rainfall or a conversation.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Activities will include skill testing at the bike safety riding course, free safety checks and a repair station hosted by a local bike shop, a helmet fitting station with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, safety education regarding bike and pedestrian rules and more.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The highway district’s letter said the development is anticipated to be fully built out by 2040.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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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 May. 2026.
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