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for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Keep in mind that the seeds of hybrid plants won't produce plants that are true to the parent, hence saving them might not be worthwhile.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
And a lot of people in the restaurant/bar trenches are aspiring comedians and/or actors — hence ServerTok.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
It’s taken 40 iterations to get the formula just right (hence WD-40), but like a magician, the company behind this miracle product won’t reveal its secrets and tell the world exactly what’s in WD-40.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
And markets are clearly worried about the payrolls slowdown too, hence rapid rate cuts are priced in.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
And a lot of people in the restaurant/bar trenches are aspiring comedians and/or actors — hence ServerTok.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
It’s taken 40 iterations to get the formula just right (hence WD-40), but like a magician, the company behind this miracle product won’t reveal its secrets and tell the world exactly what’s in WD-40.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
And markets are clearly worried about the payrolls slowdown too, hence rapid rate cuts are priced in.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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The side’s most striking feature, according to most reports from the time, was therefore their relative lack of brutality.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Three victories on the spin at Old Trafford, and none so far away, also fuelled Amorim’s angst.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Every character is fully developed and has a why, and every backstory is so rich.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds, so have its smaller surrounding cities, as people flock to the suburbs, eager to enjoy small-town charm while staying close to the conveniences of a major metro.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The ultimate letdown came in the eighth inning, when the Phillies — down 5-3 — loaded the bases against Tyler Glasnow to coax Alex Vesia from the Dodgers bullpen.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Shooter down, horror continues Within about three minutes, officers ― one from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, then one from Grand Blanc Township ― arrived on the scene.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas offense has been firing on all cylinders thus far, ranking first in the NFL in total yards per game through the first four games of the season.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Pritzker would rather attack the President than actually work towards solutions for Chicago’s out-of-control crime.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Patients are consequently forced to rely on subjective personal networks and internet research.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Those include higher prices on some products, as well as more innovative product that can sustain higher price points and consequently drive more gross profit margin.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Remember, under the current format, those were all teams coming off a wild-card series win, facing a team with most of the previous week off, just like the Tigers and Mariners.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That included not playing in both sets of a back-to-back and taking some other games off, depending on how his body was feeling or what the schedule looked like.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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