Meaning of "to this extent"
While I was writing an essay I wanted to express that today job competition is far higher than in the past. In order to to achieve that, I used "this extent" to mention the current level of competition. Therefore, I would really appreciate it if someone could let me know whether the usage of "to this extent" is correct or not.
The older generation, in contrast, did not have to vie to climb the career ladder to this extent.
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to climb the career ladder. Say it as above to make it clear that to this extent does not modify the verb 'climb'. Clive
- to climb the career ladder.
- Say it as above to make it clear that to this extent does not modify the verb 'climb'.
- Clive
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The older generation, in contrast, did not have to vie to this extent.to climb the career ladder.
Say it as above to make it clear that to this extent does not modify the verb 'climb'.
Clive
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