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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Here's how to keep your pets safe Temps feel like 100-plus in weather forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati; Akron pushes 100 degrees In Cincinnati, the high temperature today, July 21, will reach 85 degrees, per the NWS forecast with the chance of showers or storms in the afternoon.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
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In their appeal, the federal government’s attorneys said the plaintiffs can keep representing kids through other funding, such as private donors or pro bono services.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Last year, Hurricane Helene wiped out entire North Carolina towns previously considered safe from that type of destruction.—
Laura Schifter,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Because the banyan trees were not considered healthy enough for a relocation, Zachariades said there is no choice but to remove them.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Editor's note: Travel and accommodations for this article were partially supported by Tourism New Brunswick.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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At the same time, as AI becomes more advanced and companies begin to more deeply integrate the technology into their operations, costs should start to come down, supporting profit margin expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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This practice helps maintain brand consistency and maximize the return on creative production budgets.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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