as in because
for the reason that
the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time
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Recent Examples of for
James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The projects are expected to improve about 18 miles of county roads and make travel safer for drivers.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New video evidence has emerged in court that attorneys say confirms once and for all that an idle Southern California Edison transmission line reactivated and started the devastating Eaton fire.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office issued an arrest warrant for Aiyuk back in February, stemming from him speeding down Tasman Ave.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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Preposition
His commitment to the game is still an example for many young players.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The projects are expected to improve about 18 miles of county roads and make travel safer for drivers.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
New video evidence has emerged in court that attorneys say confirms once and for all that an idle Southern California Edison transmission line reactivated and started the devastating Eaton fire.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office issued an arrest warrant for Aiyuk back in February, stemming from him speeding down Tasman Ave.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.—
Dan Wolken,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2023
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That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.—
Michelle Gardner,
The Arizona Republic,
27 May 2021
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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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