1
as in through
as the result of the young man was overcome with grief

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2
as in by
using the means or agency of was able to finish the project with her help

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as in despite
without being prevented by with all his tough talk, he is still a very gentle person

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Recent Examples of with The series is set to return Sept. 17, with a two-year time jump following the events of season three in 2023. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025 As for everything that’s going on in Perry’s world, the musician is coping with being a single parent to their 4-year-old daughter Daisy Dove. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025 Officials say foreign aid will now align with the administration's policies. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025 On July 13, Saturn (the planet of karma and lessons) starts its retrograde cycle in the sign of Aries, with Mercury retrograde joining the party a few days later on the 18th. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for with
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  • The studio is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday; guides will walk you through the building’s history and the hits that were recorded there.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025
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  • After giving up a three-spot in the second – though only two runs were earned, thanks to an error by third baseman Ryan McMahon – Gomber settled back in until two outs in the fifth, when Anthony stepped up to the plate.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Yuki Matsui, who took over with a runner on first base and two outs in the fourth, allowed a two-run homer by Naylor in the fifth inning.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
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  • Per a 2014 Vulture report (via New York Magazine), the beloved NBC comedy has generated over $3.1 billion since its syndication in 1995.
    Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025

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“With.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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