in itself

phrase

: in its own nature : intrinsically
was not in itself bad

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The Americans are significantly favored — which is sort of an achievement in itself, given that this team has won exactly one knockout-round match in its entire World Cup history. ABC News, 29 June 2026

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“In itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20itself. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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