provide for
phrasal verb
provided for; providing for; provides for
1
: to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future
The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.
The law provides for the appointment of a new official.
2
: to supply what is needed for (something or someone)
It's hard to make enough money to provide for such a large family.
They agreed to provide for the child's education.
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Most healthcare providers are given samples, particularly of new-to-the-market drugs, and these samples are provided for patient use.
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
The memo also suggests limiting the Education Department’s ability to draft new regulations that provide for significant amounts of student loan forgiveness outside of existing programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Her ability to survive and provide for me was made possible by the fact of her citizenship, bestowed on her through the promise of the 14th Amendment.
—Paola Mendoza, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
This encounter is seen as a testament to the safety and protection the park provides for these animals.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
The memo also suggests limiting the Education Department’s ability to draft new regulations that provide for significant amounts of student loan forgiveness outside of existing programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Her ability to survive and provide for me was made possible by the fact of her citizenship, bestowed on her through the promise of the 14th Amendment.
—Paola Mendoza, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
This encounter is seen as a testament to the safety and protection the park provides for these animals.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Provide for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide%20for. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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