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preposition

Definition of fornext
as in pro

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for

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conjunction

as in because
for the reason that the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time

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Kotb’s Easter Sunday doubled as a birthday celebration for her mother. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 And for broadcast leaders, please keep investing in reporters and tools to serve the traveling public. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In the 51st minute, Sonis’ cross reached Yazmeen Ryan, who took a touch and blasted it home for the 1-0 lead. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Around Nu Stadium, fans held messages and signs of support for Messi as well. — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for
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  • That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
    — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
Definition of pro

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