in a sense

1. 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.

Example Sentences

In a sense, Sweeney writes Dennis as someone also mourning the death of an idealized situation he thought would fix him.

From Los Angeles Times

"I've been up in Sunderland recently, so has our chairman Dr David Bull, we are getting massive support and I think people will in a sense want to benefit from the great success we are achieving in County Durham cutting out waste," he added.

From BBC

"It's only been three weeks, but it's been a pretty successful three weeks in a sense that we've made good improvements." said Raducanu, who plans to return to competitive action when the Asian hard-court swing starts next month.

From BBC

In a sense, West Ham's problems date back to the aftermath of that euphoric night in Prague, when the club ended its 43-year wait for a trophy by beating Fiorentina in the Uefa Conference League final.

From BBC

But in a sense, these technical questions are missing the point.

From BBC