as in therefore
for this or that reason
we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies
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But thus far, none of them have actually spent a day in federal prison, despite three of the men receiving life sentences, and three others scheduled to receive life in coming weeks.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Zhenya also checks the public records of all 50 states and confirms that he is not licensed to practice architecture anywhere in the U.S. and thus legally can’t call himself an architect.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far, the FBI said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Zhenya also checks the public records of all 50 states and confirms that he is not licensed to practice architecture anywhere in the U.S. and thus legally can’t call himself an architect.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far, the FBI said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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
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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
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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
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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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Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Hawke's true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his attic, playing them and consequently putting his family in grave danger thanks to the appearance of a Babylonian deity named Bughuul. 39.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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