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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as in each
for each one
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
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Recent Examples of per
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The contractor sprayed about one-half gallon of hot liquid asphalt per square yard on the old road surface.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Preposition
In a 2018 study, Patz and his colleagues found using air conditioning to adapt to extreme heat would add nearly 4% fine particulate matter and nearly 7% ozone to the atmosphere by the mid-century, leading to an additional 1,000 deaths per year.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The contractor sprayed about one-half gallon of hot liquid asphalt per square yard on the old road surface.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Senior libero/setter Cassidy Donalson represented Spring Woods on the watch list after averaging a team-high 4.3 digs per set as a junior.
—Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Preposition
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Eighteenth-century naturalists debated the concept of extinction even as rattlers—like Native Americans—were driven out of existence in many areas via bounties, community-wide kill-a-thons, and militias.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Aug. 2025
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The couple, who had been dating for six months, made their official engagement announcement via the Lord Chancellor at 11 a.m. on Feb. 24, 1981.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The House and Senate each passed the BBB by razor thin margins with most votes on party lines.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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Oshun Griot, the first infertility wellness platform for people of color, founded by IVF survivor, journalist, and mother of two, is helping hopeful parents not to feel alone.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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Several people were seen hurrying to help Warren, including Susan Collins of Maine and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who grabbed her by her forearm to lift her up.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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That policy typically allows residents to stay in camps so long as they are not overrun with waste, blocking a public right-of-way or severely threatening public safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Democrats will still go into this race with the historic advantage of running against the party of the president.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Preposition
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The goal is to help students build confidence through effort and to lower the barrier to entry for deeper academic exploration.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Buy an order of Boneless Wings or Classic Bone-In Wings and get a second order for free with to-go or delivery through Applebees.com or the Applebee’s app, Use promo code WINGDAY25 at checkout..—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
Preposition
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Season 1 of Wednesday is currently available to stream in full on Netflix.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Dončić has made only three dunks in the past two seasons, and none since being traded to the Lakers.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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