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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
New York City laws require cooling towers to be registered, tested and disinfected regularly to reduce the presence of Legionella bacteria.
Legionnaires’ was first identified at a convention of the American Legion’s Department of Pennsylvania (hence the name) that was held in late July 1976.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
Clarks’ internal research and development found that walking and running have different gait cycles of stance and swing patterns, hence the differing pressures put on the feet and joints.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Does Annabelle have the same rights as a human child, hence the legal-guardian phrasing?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
The Professor tends to do extensive research for each leg, hence his call sign.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
Clarks’ internal research and development found that walking and running have different gait cycles of stance and swing patterns, hence the differing pressures put on the feet and joints.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Does Annabelle have the same rights as a human child, hence the legal-guardian phrasing?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
The Professor tends to do extensive research for each leg, hence his call sign.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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In such cases, the tone of the response can signal a risk of losing customer trust and, therefore, demands immediate intervention.—
Michael Podolsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For years, Fort Worth ISD had asked those staffers to focus on helping teachers improve their teaching skills, with the assumption that better instruction — and, therefore, higher test scores — would follow.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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If the rural hospital down the road were to close, the closest hospital would be at least an hour away in Roanoke.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Israel isn’t the only regional power that understands the importance of having a tanker fleet for supporting air force operations, either in the vicinity or far away from its borders.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The fact that Prince Andrew was invited so soon after the entire controversy surrounding the biography and so many rumors involving both Prince William and Prince Harry sends a big message of support from his big brother.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Aug. 2025
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Trump said the aggressive steps were necessary to combat crime in the city, even though Washington's violent crime rate was down 26% in 2025 compared with last year.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The gains came mainly from exports to the U.S. Without their impact, the overall tally would have been down 0.9 percent, the industry body said.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
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FactSet data shows that, of the more than 460 S & P 500 names that have reported thus far, 82% have beaten bottom-line expectations.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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That was possible since both teams belong to the same owner, and the move is thus seen as an internal restructuring.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back out.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Jordan James, another reserve RB, is still out due to a broken finger, and second-stringer Isaac Guerendo only recently returned to practice after being forced to sit out with his own shoulder ailment.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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In other words, companies can inflate along with inflation, and consequently, those who own shares in these companies may benefit.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hendrix consequently hopes that Congress will add language explicitly funding RPS in its final budget.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
13 Aug. 2025
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KitchenAid: Buy one countertop appliance and get a second one for 40 percent off through August 23.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Kyle Tucker is going to get a few days off amidst his recent struggles.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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