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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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
While there were no major concerns for this mission, Kshatriya said the service module will need to be fixed for future flights.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Are there any plans for either of you to appear in this new film?
—Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
He was known for playing ex-MI6 agent John Greer on Person of Interest.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Masters Sunday is now ripe for a compelling conclusion.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
While there were no major concerns for this mission, Kshatriya said the service module will need to be fixed for future flights.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Are there any plans for either of you to appear in this new film?
—Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
He was known for playing ex-MI6 agent John Greer on Person of Interest.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 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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