as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

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Recent Examples of accordingly The high-demand season runs from June to the end of October when the rates are highest, and from mid-December to the end of February, so book accordingly. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 Small boats approach and cross the bar accordingly. Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024 Humans perceive something, attribute personal meaning to it and then act on it accordingly. Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024 From there, sliding the fingertip across the surface of the desk moves the onscreen pointer accordingly. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accordingly 
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  • On Tuesday, after the expiration of a 30-day U.S. deadline for Israel to take steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Washington said Israel was not blocking aid to Gaza and therefore not violating U.S. law.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Taiwan and the United States should therefore remain focused on deterring—and, if necessary, defeating—a Chinese blockade or invasion.
    David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • Storms have become so frequent that some insurers just assume a roof with standard shingles has sustained damage.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions so consider using a traffic app.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Keli Cain, a spokesperson for the department, told The Associated Press that assessments are ongoing, but thus far, no significant damage has been found.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far, the FBI said.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • The form is so difficult to craft that only one of Padrón’s numerous rollers has been tasked with making it; consequently, supplies will likely be extremely limited and sporadic.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Hurricane-force winds can disable power grids and, consequently, HVAC systems.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024

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