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
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Greek yogurt packs 10 to 20 grams per serving, and a 3-ounce chicken breast provides 26 grams.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Premium collagen powders can run $40 or more per month.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Members can add up to three adults to a family membership for an extra $125 per person.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
The national average price of gasoline is the highest it's been since August 2022, at $4 per gallon.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Greek yogurt packs 10 to 20 grams per serving, and a 3-ounce chicken breast provides 26 grams.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Premium collagen powders can run $40 or more per month.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Members can add up to three adults to a family membership for an extra $125 per person.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Meta and Google, whose profit mainly comes from digital advertising; Amazon, the largest online retailer and cloud-computing provider; and Microsoft, the biggest seller of business software, are each dominant in their industries and have ample cash cushions.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Soccer Belen Jesuit and Miami Beach each reached the 10-win mark in boys’ soccer, before the holiday break.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
Preposition
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Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan, which was struck down by a federal court earlier this month, have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out in courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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David's live chat with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In interviews with The Star, politicians, consultants and other political experts touted Graves’ ability to use his influence in Washington to bolster Kansas City’s most important projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Mark scored 29 for the Longhorns, grimacing and clearly in pain limping on his injured leg through the closing minutes when the sixth-year senior’s team needed him most.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet together, they were tied to entities that received millions flowing through Miami.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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