1
as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions
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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of
sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family
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According to the organization's website, anyone living near bears should never feed the animals, keep garbage, food and livestock secure, and be aware of their surrounding while walking dogs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
10 May 2025 -
At the exhibition, Ferraz encouraged the students to keep making art.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Back in his home state, Martin said one of his priorities will be to propose a bill that would help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in areas considered to be food deserts.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Brown gathered prominent African-American voices, primarily star athletes, to discuss and ultimately support heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's refusal, a month earlier, to enter the Vietnam War draft.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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It’s become his signature issue and most Americans support it.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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The last four shows have mostly maintained the same set list, including her beloved throwback hits.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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