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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
The interaction of the two streams creates a compression region in the solar wind that appears to rotate in step with the sun, hence the name.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
But there’s only one Ocala. Marion County’s 75,000 horse population, including 34,000 Thoroughbreds, is the largest of any county in America, hence Ocala’s trademarked status as Horse Capital of the World.
—Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Many of the packages were unprofitable, since so many of them were direct-to-consumer, low value shipments—hence the additional surge fees.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
But there’s only one Ocala. Marion County’s 75,000 horse population, including 34,000 Thoroughbreds, is the largest of any county in America, hence Ocala’s trademarked status as Horse Capital of the World.
—Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Many of the packages were unprofitable, since so many of them were direct-to-consumer, low value shipments—hence the additional surge fees.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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But executives were also reluctant to take bold actions — such as banning certain accounts or shutting down some discussions — that might reduce Twitter’s user base and therefore negatively affect the business, according to Miley.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The clusters of fibers trap air and therefore, provide exceptional insulation.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The property is in the perfect location—just meters away from Lake Geneva, but close to the metro for climbing up the hill to explore the old town.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mo's mom is an aid worker at a refugee camp in Greece and is often away.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That’s what’s so ironic about the relationship between these two men.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The tradeoff is a bit childish, sure, but Harry is also so ubiquitous that just about everyone knows one.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Yet, compared to Joe Biden (57%) and Barack Obama (69%) from this point in their first terms, Trump is down.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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Users are reporting that X is down, but people may have an easier time accessing the social media platform owned by Elon Musk on a computer.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So restricted in scope as to be nearly worthless and thus is rarely utilized.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Maryland Democrats are coming down hard on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the biggest political scandal of President Donald Trump’s second term thus far.—
Carson Swick,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So, if any managers out there seek to drive performance, the series offers a timely reminder that integrating emotional and cognitive experiences is essential for fostering resilient, innovative teams.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Congo stands at the precipice of another devastating war, with no clear way out.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The most effective solutions, Watkins said, are physical changes, including solid vertical barriers, that make speeding, and consequently hitting pedestrian and cyclists, much harder for drivers.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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While Latinas drive growth in the labor force, many earn low wages and, consequently, struggle in other ways.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Now through Monday, March 24, the sitewide sale has savings on cookware, bakeware, and kitchen gadgets from popular brands such as KitchenAid, Staub, Lodge, and GreenPan — up to 78 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Below, shop the best deals on lounge seating and dining sets up to 84 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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