further to

phrase

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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Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America are driving the Democratic Party further to the left, pulling off upsets in New York City, Michigan, Florida and elsewhere. — Nick Troiano, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026 The departure could motivate Verstappen even further to claim a win on his home soil. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Bond traders raised yields further to account for that uncertainty, said Loretta Mester, former president of the Cleveland Fed. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But ongoing disagreements between LAWA and LINXS continue, and extensive 30-day testing that would need to be completed before the train’s opening would move the project date back further to late 2026. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for further to

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