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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Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Our editors recommend 15 new novels for your fall TBR!
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Shopper attitudes have worsened for three consecutive months, resuming a decline that took hold after President Donald Trump took office, University of Michigan Survey data showed.
—ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
The star, once dubbed the Prince of Darkness, toured for years, living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle to the full.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Perri’s quad injury opened the door for Karl Darlow.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Our editors recommend 15 new novels for your fall TBR!
—tumblr.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Shopper attitudes have worsened for three consecutive months, resuming a decline that took hold after President Donald Trump took office, University of Michigan Survey data showed.
—ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
The star, once dubbed the Prince of Darkness, toured for years, living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle to the full.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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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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