for company

idiom

: in order not to be lonely
I turned the radio on for company.

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Writing nonfiction books can be an effective way for company executives to become thought leaders and build their personal brands. Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The analysts at the time pointed out changes to the company's employee evaluation process and Ortberg's advocacy for company leadership to be more present in day-to-day operations. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025 Valerie Polito, who has worked at Market Basket for 35 years, has written a letter to the board — alleging that the popular grocery chain’s culture and morale has gone downhill, as the battle for company control plays out. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025 But just hanging out on the sand, sitting on a rickety chair in the shade of a flimsy umbrella, with nothing but a book or human being for company? David Litt, Time, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for for company

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“For company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20company. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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