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in terms of

  1. As measured or indicated by, on the basis of. For example, How far is it in terms of miles? This usage originated in mathematics, where it alludes to numerical units. [Mid-1700s]

  2. In relation to, with reference to, as in This film offers nothing in terms of satisfactory entertainment . [Late 1800s]



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He said that the US-UK trade deal was a "huge relief in terms of the protection of their jobs and their livelihoods" for tens of thousands of people working for Jaguar Land Rover in the West Midlands and in the firm's supply chain.

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Although some officers say there is already some wiggle-room for the police in terms of how strictly they interpret the existing rules, many are fearful that they might face serious legal trouble.

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This is a transparent bit of lawyerly sleight of hand: By responding in terms of how Congress certified the 2020 election, rather than in terms of the real-world results that prompted Congress to certify the election as it did, the nominees answered correctly, while also aligning themselves with the stolen-election conspiracy theories that are now table stakes for anyone who aspires to a career in Republican politics.

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One, I'm curious which policies people in your district come to you in terms of wanting the government to fix or wanting the government to address, most frequently, and which ones stand out to you?

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In terms of a policy that can unite Democrats in 2026 and 2028, you talked at length about health care.

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