further to
idiom
British, formal
—used in a letter to refer to a subject discussed in a previous letter or conversation
Further to my letter of last Wednesday, may I remind you that the balance outstanding has still not been paid.
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The Fed’s effort to curb inflation further to its target 2% level has stalled in recent months.
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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After Trump was elected, businesses raced to grow their inventories and increased their orders from suppliers even further to get in front of potential tariffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
His recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and his support for West Bank annexation helped shift Israeli politics further to the right, fueling the belief that hardline positions would be rewarded with American backing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Related article Starbucks baristas are already complaining about doodling on your cups
After Trump was elected, businesses raced to grow their inventories and increased their orders from suppliers even further to get in front of potential tariffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
His recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and his support for West Bank annexation helped shift Israeli politics further to the right, fueling the belief that hardline positions would be rewarded with American backing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
What to watch: While his emergency items set the stage for the Legislature to move Texas further to the right, the governor's priorities also suggest the outline of what a potential 2028 presidential campaign might look like.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Further to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/further%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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