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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and Justice Department for comment.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The night's biggest winner, was of course Ella Langley, who walked away with five of the seven trophies she was nominated for.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Preposition
Guests under five dine for free and younger guests are welcomed with thoughtful amenities such as children's robes and personalized cookies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and Justice Department for comment.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The night's biggest winner, was of course Ella Langley, who walked away with five of the seven trophies she was nominated for.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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