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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Yet, even as Congress mandated considering the environment in policy decisions, the new laws still emphasized the need for development and for collective action in the public interest—as conservation policies had for seven decades.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025 -
For families and school leaders, there's a lot to consider.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2025
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Officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Abram Street and New York Avenue around 5:15 p.m. regarding an accident between a motorcycle and an SUV.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ken Jennings set high expectations for viewers regarding the current season of Celebrity Jeopardy!—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Withdrawal from the agreement was anticipated to be among Trump’s first actions in office, which are expected to focus in large part on energy and environmental policy.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin gained steam last week as traders anticipated the inauguration, viewed by many in crypto as symbolic of a new golden era of more supportive crypto regulation in the U.S. Ahead of the event, speculation that Trump might announce an executive order on crypto early in his new term grew.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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