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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Burger King is scoring better with consumers in terms of relatability in advertising, as well as brand image and food quality, than at any point since 2019, according to Technomic’s consumer research. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The Premier League is routinely held up as world football’s best domestic league, though competition, certainly in terms of variability of champions, is scarce. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Critics sometimes frame infrastructure debates solely in terms of speed tests or competitive markets. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Incomes in San Francisco and San José, magnets for AI startups and major tech companies, rose more than 5% in 2025, putting them in the top 20 in terms of growth. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in terms of

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