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as in therefore
for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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The style has developed over time to include different fabrics and variations, but was originally made with lightweight fabrics to wear in hot weather, specifically island-type climates (hence the name).
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Two slender straps with mini buckles add a dainty touch (hence the name).
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Instead, long-term stability often depends on whether individuals are able to rebuild emotional regulation and supportive relationships alongside sobriety itself, hence why family support also tends to play a major role in these kinds of practices.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Two slender straps with mini buckles add a dainty touch (hence the name).
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Instead, long-term stability often depends on whether individuals are able to rebuild emotional regulation and supportive relationships alongside sobriety itself, hence why family support also tends to play a major role in these kinds of practices.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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One of Karlsson’s tips has been to recognise that the majority of this squad play and therefore live outside of Norway.
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But the court’s current conservative majority has contended these commissions and boards wield executive authority and are therefore subject to direct control by the president.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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The World Cup brings fans from around the world together and on game day, so does public transportation.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
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The episode concludes with Rhaenyra looking completely mortified at the idea of having to explain to Alicent what happened, since Alicent had set Rhaenyra up to take King’s Landing and thus the Iron Throne from Alicent’s son, Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) — but hadn’t expected this.
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This is because the infrastructure of the city traps in all of the heat that built up during the day, thus preventing a normal nocturnal cooldown seen in non-urban settings.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
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Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.
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And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders.
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The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
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This timeless silhouette is a whopping 70 percent off and going for under-$100.
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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