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
Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In 1985, the couple separated, and Dan officially moved out, per CBS8.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That's a 366% return over nearly 26 years or just over 6% per year.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
But a study published in The Lancet predicts the cuts will result in 14 million deaths over the next five years – and an online impact tracking tool run by a Boston University professor estimates that there are already 88 deaths per hour.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
The reductions announced on Wednesday could cause even more disruption, forcing airlines to cancel or reschedule thousands of flights per day.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In 1985, the couple separated, and Dan officially moved out, per CBS8.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That's a 366% return over nearly 26 years or just over 6% per year.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
But a study published in The Lancet predicts the cuts will result in 14 million deaths over the next five years – and an online impact tracking tool run by a Boston University professor estimates that there are already 88 deaths per hour.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Colonial Pipeline said its network had been accessed via a compromised password that was linked to a disused virtual private networking account used for remote access.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Wainwright and Kile's daughter, Sierra, will each throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals' game on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off the team's partnership with Merck to help raise awareness for the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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California would drop two seats and Illinois and New York would each lose one.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The auctions have raised more than £5million in total for the charity, with £483,000 generated in support last season by Premier League clubs.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The school is a part of Aspire Public Schools, a network of charter schools with locations in the Bay Area, Central Valley and Los Angeles.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chen is now one of China’s most popular English-language creators, with more than two million followers combined on Instagram and Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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What Veblen saw as the public exhibition of wealth has become the performance of aspiration, now filmed, edited, and pushed through a recommendation feed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The auctions have raised more than £5million in total for the charity, with £483,000 generated in support last season by Premier League clubs.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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