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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Moreover, gas prices today are nearly 50 cents per gallon more expensive than a year ago, according to AAA.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
How Ortiz obtained the firearm is still under investigation, per Hochman, as is the motive for the shooting.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
In one high-volume manufacturing evaluation, Rhoda reported that a robot system completed a component-processing workflow in under two minutes per cycle without human intervention, exceeding customer performance targets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Moreover, gas prices today are nearly 50 cents per gallon more expensive than a year ago, according to AAA.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
How Ortiz obtained the firearm is still under investigation, per Hochman, as is the motive for the shooting.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Security guards directed Latino workers to enter via a side entrance.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Yosh Nijman announced his retirement from the NFL late Wednesday night via a heartfelt post on his Instagram page.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Meta and Google, whose profit mainly comes from digital advertising; Amazon, the largest online retailer and cloud-computing provider; and Microsoft, the biggest seller of business software, are each dominant in their industries and have ample cash cushions.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Soccer Belen Jesuit and Miami Beach each reached the 10-win mark in boys’ soccer, before the holiday break.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
Preposition
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harris has promised moderation and a focus on the district's problems, contrasting himself with Greene's bomb-throwing style.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The Heat, which has needed to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons, needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Several of them offered to help Sherpa curious parties through this new pharma care offering.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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That’s why an X-ray telescope that would be superior in those regards has so much discovery potential just awaiting it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least two officers and several soldiers have been killed in the attacks, which analysts say show a remarkable level of coordination.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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