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an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
The owner got his start by making pizzas in the side of his yard during the pandemic, hence the name.
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The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Which means that global trade, not public health or the health of our local farmers, is actually driving the daily killing of poultry and hence, the price of our eggs.
Don’t forget, the way these birds are killed is not pretty.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Almond milk is a dairy-free, lactose-free milk that comes from almonds (hence the nutty flavor).
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Which means that global trade, not public health or the health of our local farmers, is actually driving the daily killing of poultry and hence, the price of our eggs.
Don’t forget, the way these birds are killed is not pretty.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Almond milk is a dairy-free, lactose-free milk that comes from almonds (hence the nutty flavor).
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
Adverb
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Corn attracts more turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, and mice—and therefore coyotes.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore the HAMI double-counts the effective inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Nobody can really say now what the land is worth, nor whether people will finally shy away from building in an area where winds and fire are always a threat.—
Bill Dwyre,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Because one injury could ruin his trade value, and the Sabres could see Zucker walk away in the offseason for nothing.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Older folks tend to be the most at risk, with about 700 people 65 and older dying so far this year from the common virus.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The humidity is so relentless that everything remains perpetually damp, making hypothermia a constant threat.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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That is down from January 26 to 28 when 49 percent of voters approved and 37 percent disapproved.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Battery storage, which allows solar and wind farms to feed power into the electric grid even when the sun is down or the wind isn’t blowing, also increased significantly.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Users can pay to boost bridging and balancing content, increasing its ranking (and thus how many people see it) within their communities.—
Tharin Pillay,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
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In her brief, Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris insists that, thus far, the administration has fully complied with the federal courts’ wishes.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There’s a lot of stuff out there right now about frank sexuality in your 40s and 50s and post-divorce.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, the most important report of the week and the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge on inflation, Personal Consumption Expenditures , is due out Friday morning.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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This protective stance gained particular attention amidst ongoing public curiosity about Schumacher's condition, which has consistently left the family vulnerable to media intrusion and, consequently, to blackmail attempts.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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And take note that as Mars is currently receding from Earth, and consequently will become dimmer in the coming days and weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The 9th-gen Apple iPad (2021) is blazing fast with an A13 Bionic chip, a sharp 10.2-inch screen, and a clearer front camera for video calls, currently at a huge 38% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Employers can discourage communications outside of business hours, limit after-hours events, and support employees’ ability to disconnect during time off.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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