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Phrase(s): in a sense
in a way; in one way of looking at it. • In a sense, cars make life better. • But, in a sense, they also make life worse.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Also, in some sense. Sort of, in some ways but not others. For example, In a sense our schools are the best in the state, but the test scores don't always show that, or In some sense I agree with you, but not entirely. [Late 1500s] Also see IN A WAY.
American Heritage Idioms