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. 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 See all Example Sentences for provide for 

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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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