provide (for)

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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  • Cruising Altitude: Air traffic control keeps planes moving.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • London kept control of the archipelago and renamed it as the British Indian Ocean Territory.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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  • This beautiful tropical country was long considered a no-go because of civil unrest and economic instability.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
  • The Netherlands is considering an eco-efficiency index of its visitors.
    Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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  • But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Amanda Hollins: With 15 years in law enforcement, Hollins’s vision for Kennedale includes strengthening community infrastructure, supporting local businesses, enhancing organizational efficiency, empowering future leaders, and advocating for ethical leadership.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
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  • Conclusion Federal investment in R&D has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining the United States’ technological and economic leadership.
    Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Playing in the first group, Wong birdied the second hole and made up for his lone mistake (a bogey on No. 3) with birdies at seven and 11 to maintain a slim lead.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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