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Use 'in itself' to focus on one thing, ignoring its relationships with others.
The painting, in itself, is a masterpiece, irrespective of the artist's reputation.
'In itself' does not mean something is complete or sufficient, just that it’s considered alone.
Her argument, in itself, is strong, but lacks evidence.
Use it to show that something may not seem significant when seen alone.
A single vote, in itself, seems insignificant, yet it counts.