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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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, cheer as local politicians speak at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Preposition
Communication ceased for 28 years, which is so long that their silence is now constitutionally eligible to be in the House of Representatives.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, cheer as local politicians speak at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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