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Old 23-Jun-2005, 10:46
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Talking 'in the sense that'
The phrase 'in the sense that' is widely used in writing, yet I cannot find a explanation for this phrase in dictionaries. Is it correct to understand this as equivalent to 'which means'? That's only my guess.

It is a closed society in the sense that they've not been exposed to many things.

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It is a closed society, which means that they've not been exposed to many things.


It's voluntary in the sense that the federal government will not require anyone to take the test

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It's voluntary, which means that the federal goverment will not require anyone to take the test.

Is it right?


I'm not so sure.Would anyone help me? Any reply would be appreciated.
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