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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Verb
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Once you’re paid, you’re considered an employee, which means labor laws, such as minimum wage and overtime protections, apply.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025 -
Listed at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, Olofsson has been considered an offense-first player for much of his career.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
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Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Head to Amazon to pick up a space heater, then keep scrolling for some of the best-selling models worth checking out.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, supporting actress (limited) fell to 66 from 105, a 39-person plummet.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Thank you for being a friend Allyship means a lot to the community, and several businesses go above and beyond to support it.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lieurance, 73, was a dentist who maintained a years-long practice in Wichita before moving to Overland Park, reportedly to be closer to his children and grandchildren.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Griffin said previous discussions had put the city’s subsidy at between $700 and $1,200 per rooftop to maintain service standards.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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