1
as in to allow (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions
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2
as in to keep
to pay the living expenses of
sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family
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Brantley had a late-season knee injury that could keep him sidelined past spring practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Unlike some knit caps, these winter beanies are fully lined with a warm, soft fleece fabric that retains heat, keeping your head and ears comfortable and protected on cold travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Scammers often make declarations of love early in the communication, and Wang says this should be considered a red flag.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
18 Jan. 2025
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The future of TikTok remains murky as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to uphold a law that could ban the social media app due to national security concerns starting Sunday.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The video showed Nuñez in 2014 urging lawmakers to support the bill, which extended in-state tuition prices to undocumented students who attended high school in Florida.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of which, a friendly reminder that the L.A. Food Bank remains a great resource to support.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Well-hydrated skin can better regulate oil production and maintain a balanced complexion, reducing the likelihood of whiteheads.—
William Truswell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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An optimal 360 strategy enables businesses to maintain personal touch with their customers through consistent, valuable interactions that evolve with their needs.—
Runki Goswami,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Provide (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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