as in because
for the reason that
the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time
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Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Josh Ross and Tate McRae lead the nominations for the 2025 Juno Awards, Canada’s version of the Grammys, which were announced on Tuesday.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
She was known for her subtlety, crafting clothing that blended seamlessly into each film’s era.
—Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Sunrise Films previously acquired the film for the U.S. and Canada.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles defense that placed the Super Bowl in a stranglehold is built mostly around young players who will be in green for years.
—Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Josh Ross and Tate McRae lead the nominations for the 2025 Juno Awards, Canada’s version of the Grammys, which were announced on Tuesday.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
She was known for her subtlety, crafting clothing that blended seamlessly into each film’s era.
—Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Sunrise Films previously acquired the film for the U.S. and Canada.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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