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
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original film, has returned as executive producer, with production to kick off in Los Angeles in late June, per our sources.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
At thousands of decisions per second, running AI inference on every event is neither economically viable nor operationally practical.
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David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The team is extremely accommodating, per the norm for the brand.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Preposition
This year, that figure has climbed to $150 per child.
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Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original film, has returned as executive producer, with production to kick off in Los Angeles in late June, per our sources.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
At thousands of decisions per second, running AI inference on every event is neither economically viable nor operationally practical.
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David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The team is extremely accommodating, per the norm for the brand.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During the news conference, Bluthenthal's two children delivered a plea for justice via video, while his mother spoke directly to the crowd.
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There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
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Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
Preposition
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
Preposition
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
Preposition
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The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts.
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Soot and particulates will likely linger through Sunday afternoon before being dispersed by the wind.
Preposition
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The family's address was listed as a room at the Econo Lodge Motel in Wooster Township.
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Companies that benefited from the World Cup might be in a position to bid on even bigger contracts, especially with the Olympics coming up in 2028, Klowden said.
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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