for company

idiom

: in order not to be lonely
I turned the radio on for company.

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In addition to being one of the best casseroles for company, this dish earns points for tasting even better the next day. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Wilson will have ex-Celtic prospect Conall Glancy for company at Tottenham. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Chicken Jubilee is rich, bold, and a little playful—comfort food dressed up for company. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026 Executives and directors have a fiduciary duty to shareholders, and pushback from Washington might be very bad for company stock—or even lead to business risks that could affect employees. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for company

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“For company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20company. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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