per 1 of 2

as in via
using the means or agency of the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream

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August 26, 2024: Coughlan and Dunn were photographed together at the All Points East Festival in London, per the Daily Mail. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 Users can submit a claim for up to three hours at a rate of $25 per hour for time spent regarding the unauthorized users and data breach. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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