in terms of

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: with respect to or in relation to
thinks of everything in terms of money

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City officials believe there would be some liability for the company in terms of covering the cost of a new bridge, but the company would not be liable for the total cost because a new bridge would have to meet modern disability access standards. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026 Although most Americans perhaps (unfairly) associate Wisconsin with flat farmland, dairy, and cheese, the Badger State also has plenty to offer in terms of gorgeous scenery. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 There is little overlap between pre-workout supplements and collagen in terms of side effects, so most people can safely take them together. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 The availability of bespoke options through the Manufaktur Made-to-Measure program really brings this Mercedes-Maybach S-Class much closer to counterparts from Rolls-Royce and Bentley in terms of luxury. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in terms of

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