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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24 June 2026
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meeting for Tuesday, June 23 has ended.
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Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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