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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Their daughter Romy reportedly found her parents’ bodies, per People.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Another proposal, the Parking Price Transparency and Anti-Price-Gouging Initiative, would cap parking near stadiums at $20 per vehicle.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
How much is gold per ounce today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Preposition
Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a rack.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Their daughter Romy reportedly found her parents’ bodies, per People.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Another proposal, the Parking Price Transparency and Anti-Price-Gouging Initiative, would cap parking near stadiums at $20 per vehicle.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
How much is gold per ounce today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Preposition
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The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Preposition
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The funding will also help pay for the replacement of a large drainage culvert near Sierra College Boulevard on English Colony Way at Clover Valley Creek, along with the construction of a new bridge and roadway improvements on Garden Bar Road at Doty Ravine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Sowah, along with her husband Joshua Sowah, made a YouTube channel earlier this season documenting their time trying different restaurants across the Bay Area.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 31 through June 6 and 96 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Preposition
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The results will ease the concerns of some Democrats who worried about the possibility of a runoff between Kiley and Republican candidate Michael Stansfield, who was in second place until Friday.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2014, Portrait Firenze is the flagship property of the Lugarno Collection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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