some measure

in some measure

To a certain degree or extent; somewhat. While hard work and perseverance will take you far, success also depends in some measure on good fortune. A: "Are you feeling better?" B: "In some measure. My throat isn't sore anymore, but I'm still pretty congested." She's says she's gotten over it, but I don't know—I think she's still mad at me in some measure.
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some measure

1. A certain degree or extent; somewhat. While hard work and perseverance will take you far, success also depends in some measure on good fortune.
2. A little; a small amount of something. Our team had some measure of success this year, and I know we'll do even better next year.
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