provide for
phrasal verb
provided for; providing for; provides for
1
: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
2
: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
They agreed to provide for the child's education.
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Further, the court ruling provides insight into Gemini Commercial Agreements, which provide for payments from Google to smartphone OEMs and wireless carriers for the distribution of Gemini experiences on its devices.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This commentary is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice, and does not constitute an attorney/ client relationship.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Baskets will be provided for produce picking.
—Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
In this world, people define their self-worth based on their ability to provide for their families — and when unemployment becomes an existential threat, why shouldn’t a guy like Man-soo start killing those who stand in his way?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This commentary is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice, and does not constitute an attorney/ client relationship.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Baskets will be provided for produce picking.
—Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
In this world, people define their self-worth based on their ability to provide for their families — and when unemployment becomes an existential threat, why shouldn’t a guy like Man-soo start killing those who stand in his way?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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