1
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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As much as their two best players kept lighting it up all the way to All-Star Weekend.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025 -
Amazon, the nation’s second-largest private employer, has long sought to keep unions out of its ranks.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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For more staying power, consider the most potent of the bunch: Bleu de Chanel Parfum, with its sandalwood-cedar accord, which debuted in 2018.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The group, which is comprised of 15 members, considered three candidates to fill the vacancy at its Feb. 6 meeting.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their role is to make those expectations clear and support both the teachers, students and their families.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Since taking office again, Trump has also signed executive orders directing the federal government to stop supporting gender transitions for those under 19 years old, and another order attempting to ban transgender people from serving in the military.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ashwin understands the challenging landscape that CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs navigate today, with an overwhelming array of AI products, competing advice from consulting firms and service providers while maintaining a competitive edge.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Each one also has a larger drawing area, while still maintaining a 16:9 aspect ratio to complement most displays.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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