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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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Some of the responsibility for changing these expectations lies with companies. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 In July 2026, humanoid robots performed live laparoscopic gallbladder removals on a patient for the first time. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Keenum, in his 15th season, remains a tremendous resource for both younger quarterbacks. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for
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pro
Preposition
  • 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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“For.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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