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Recent Examples of therefore
France and Spain, therefore, need not fear any contagion of revolution reaching their shores from the Americas.
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Frederic J. Fransen, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
They’ve largely been allowed to play their natural game at Madrid, and have often combined wonderfully, but the right flank has therefore been forced to be less flashy and more disciplined, which has led to a lopsided approach.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Rising geopolitical fragmentation and shrinking development budgets mean African governments are increasingly reliant on market borrowing — and therefore on the judgments of New York firms Fitch, Moody’s and S&P.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
What will happen at the next Fed meeting later this month is therefore uncertain.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Frederic J. Fransen, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
They’ve largely been allowed to play their natural game at Madrid, and have often combined wonderfully, but the right flank has therefore been forced to be less flashy and more disciplined, which has led to a lopsided approach.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Rising geopolitical fragmentation and shrinking development budgets mean African governments are increasingly reliant on market borrowing — and therefore on the judgments of New York firms Fitch, Moody’s and S&P.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
What will happen at the next Fed meeting later this month is therefore uncertain.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
Adverb
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She's been shopping a lot and is so excited about dressing her daughter.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who has increasingly waded into statewide issues in recent years, is reconsidering his political future and could be preparing to enter California’s crowded race for governor — a contest that so far lacks a clear front-runner.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Speaking to the Times, divisional forest officer Aditya Narayan said that wildlife personnel have not been successful in tracking down the elephant thus far, but several government and independent agencies from across India have joined the search for the large mammal.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The four-team Playoff era wouldn’t have included teams ranked as low as Indiana’s first two opponents — let alone its national title opponent Miami — but the top seed’s dominance thus far has been astounding.—
The Athletic College Football,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela’s oil exports have consequently plummeted by half over the course of the last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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It was inspired by similar tops that Jane Birkin wore in the ‘60s, hence the vintage feel.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some of these drops, especially the chlorhexidine, can cause intense pain due to toxic effects on the cornea, adding to the agony the parasite is already causing — hence a need for new treatments, Lorenzo-Morales added.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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