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as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions
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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of
sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family
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One of their biggest strengths was their pitching staff’s ability to keep the ball out of the air - their 1172 fly balls allowed was MLB’s lowest mark, and enabled the club to post a +156 fly ball and +1.7 degree launch angle differential.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The judge didn't make a decision yet on whether Giuliani will be allowed to keep a Palm Beach, Florida, condominium and World Series rings that his son claims his father gave him.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris introduced an Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, outlining what her administration would do to support that voting constituency that seemed movable.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But Wardle maintained that the expansion of commercial gambling poses a threat.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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And to the consternation of Western allies, Serbia, Hungary, and Turkey have maintained close ties to the Putin regime, with the latter two nations often holding NATO votes hostage to assist the Kremlin.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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