further to
idiom
British, formal
—used in a letter to refer to a subject discussed in a previous letter or conversation
Further to my letter of last Wednesday, may I remind you that the balance outstanding has still not been paid.
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Adding further to the overall tension is the looming presence of a murderous knight in full armor roaming the countryside.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The high should fall in the upper 60s Friday before dropping further to the upper 50s by Sunday.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
While net immigration averaged approximately 1 million people per year during the 2010s, that figure fell to 500,000 in 2025 and is projected to plummet further to just 200,000 in 2026, Goldman said.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
However, plenty others expect the pullback could have further to go before there's any comeback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The high should fall in the upper 60s Friday before dropping further to the upper 50s by Sunday.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
While net immigration averaged approximately 1 million people per year during the 2010s, that figure fell to 500,000 in 2025 and is projected to plummet further to just 200,000 in 2026, Goldman said.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
However, plenty others expect the pullback could have further to go before there's any comeback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Further to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20to. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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