as in via
using the means or agency of
the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream
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as in each
for each one
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
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Recent Examples of per
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original film, has returned as executive producer, with production to kick off in Los Angeles in late June, per our sources.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
At thousands of decisions per second, running AI inference on every event is neither economically viable nor operationally practical.
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David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The team is extremely accommodating, per the norm for the brand.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Preposition
This year, that figure has climbed to $150 per child.
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Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original film, has returned as executive producer, with production to kick off in Los Angeles in late June, per our sources.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
At thousands of decisions per second, running AI inference on every event is neither economically viable nor operationally practical.
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David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The team is extremely accommodating, per the norm for the brand.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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In the early moments, Germany was awarded a penalty kick, only for it to be called back to a foul on Germany called via replay review.
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There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
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Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
Preposition
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Two Minneapolis Police Department vehicles are parked by the 2600 block of North Humboldt Avenue after a man was injured in a shooting in the area on June 26, 2026.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
Preposition
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Tyler Russell, 24, was arrested Monday and charged with six counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count of arson in connection with the blaze at the Knights Inn in Endwell, according to New York State Police.
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.
Preposition
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Pitchers aren’t chosen through the fan vote — hurlers and reserves have to wait for the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioners picks.
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Midway through the second half, tied with Germany, its World Cup hopes dwindling, Ecuador lined up for a corner kick.
Preposition
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Joe Carr and his family started the stand in 2015.
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Though Kim stressed the new warship was a completely domestic product, Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said the pace of shipbuilding could indicate otherwise.
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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