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
Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Disney now offers three tiers of paid Lightning Lane passes, with the priciest option climbing to $449 per person, per day, according to the company's website.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dose Topical arnica is typically used two to four times per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
More than 200,000 people visit Maroon Bells between mid-May and the end of October, most on a shuttle that costs $16 per person.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Inside, the caliber 26-330 S QA LU 24 delivers the same ease of use, requiring one correction per year.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Disney now offers three tiers of paid Lightning Lane passes, with the priciest option climbing to $449 per person, per day, according to the company's website.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dose Topical arnica is typically used two to four times per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
More than 200,000 people visit Maroon Bells between mid-May and the end of October, most on a shuttle that costs $16 per person.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Schlag is now recovering, putting out a statement via the DNR to WCCO.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Homer Glen residents voted against installing Flock cameras via an advisory referendum in 2023.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His six Opening Day starts are twice more than any other pitcher in franchise history (Josh Beckett and Josh Johnson each did it three times).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Preposition
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The pair shared a kiss and a deep emotional bond, something that didn't go unnoticed by Mikey.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Perez led off the second with a single, but was doubled off first on a line drive by Michael Massey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Our next significant system is on track to arrive Friday afternoon, with showers and a few strong to severe storms possible.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes at a time when the White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as continuing negotiations with Tehran remain under discussion.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Mariam explained that she’d been admitted to Bronx Science through a program called Discovery, for students from disadvantaged backgrounds whose test scores fell just below the school’s cutoff line.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The cases were further advanced through investigative genetic genealogy, which allowed detectives to identify possible relatives of the unknown suspect.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Hopefully your brother can see that and see his part in it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Eligible users should have received a notice in the mail or email containing a notice ID and a confirmation code, which is needed when selecting a payment method online.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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