as in via
using the means or agency of
the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream
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as in each
for each one
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
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Recent Examples of per
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The commission previously estimated that the expansion would lead to a 40-50% increase in jobs supported by the credit, or about 4,400-5,500 jobs per year.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Preposition
The deal was announced on Wednesday, two days after Armstrong spoke, and is understood to be worth around £1million per year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The commission previously estimated that the expansion would lead to a 40-50% increase in jobs supported by the credit, or about 4,400-5,500 jobs per year.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Senior libero/setter Cassidy Donalson represented Spring Woods on the watch list after averaging a team-high 4.3 digs per set as a junior.
—Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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If Highest 2 Lowest were solely and A24 production, A24 releases generally hit digital streaming via premium video on demand before making their way to streaming video on demand on the Warner Bros. Discovery platform HBO Max.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Tamara O’Brien, who joined the meeting via Zoom, said the board should continue talking about how to create more parking.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The House and Senate each passed the BBB by razor thin margins with most votes on party lines.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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The change would begin in this fall’s application season, with a projected end to the magnet by June 2030.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Limited Test Ban treaty which forbade testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater was signed by the U.S., the Soviet Union and the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Ramp access will be maintained throughout the project, with new ramps being installed before the old ones are removed.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement That did not leave Trump with any clear options for advancing the peace process beyond the latest stage of Russian obstructionism.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Rivera pushed through her routine, adapting to slight errors and fighting for the landing on the dismount.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Additional episodes will drop weekly through the finale on Aug. 15.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Advertisement Advertisement The high-profile summit in Anchorage, the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since 2019, was aimed at exploring a path toward a cease-fire in the war in Ukraine, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not been invited.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nelson’s announcement follows the formation of five faculty advisory committees in June tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures across the division.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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