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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In the Gaza Strip, Israel has also stepped up its offensive against Hamas’ remaining fighters, raising concerns about humanitarian conditions for civilians still there.
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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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