as in via
using the means or agency of
the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream
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as in each
for each one
you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Coco Gauff also scared up some numbers with her victory over Aryna Sabalenka; per Nielsen, the match averaged 1.47 million viewers, up 94% compared to last year’s record-low draw of 756,000 for Iga Świątek’s third straight title on the clay courts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Preposition
The cap of 169 million euros per challenger will encompass all activities under both parts of the challenge.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Coco Gauff also scared up some numbers with her victory over Aryna Sabalenka; per Nielsen, the match averaged 1.47 million viewers, up 94% compared to last year’s record-low draw of 756,000 for Iga Świątek’s third straight title on the clay courts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Adverb
Senior libero/setter Cassidy Donalson represented Spring Woods on the watch list after averaging a team-high 4.3 digs per set as a junior.
—Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2019
That’s helped bring per-pound retail prices for beef patties down 16% from their September 2015 high of $5.12 to about $4.31 in June, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 30 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per
Preposition
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Ozuna’s solo homer in the sixth was the fifth of the day off Spence and increased the Braves’ lead to 8-1, with all their runs to that point coming via homers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Many of the robots already working in warehouses are stationary robotic arms, mobile robots that operate via wheels or other kinds of stationary robots designed for just one function.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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The House and Senate each passed the BBB by razor thin margins with most votes on party lines.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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When Bieri was reported missing Saturday, the park launched a full-scale search by the evening.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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After trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers to take Williams with the top pick, Chicago actually regressed by two games from its 7-10 season in 2023.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Preposition
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remained closed to the public on Sunday, with no timeline to reopen.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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The studio is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday; guides will walk you through the building’s history and the hits that were recorded there.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The Universal camp needs the holiday momentum to continue through the coming weeks, considering the film’s production budget hovers around $180 million, not including marketing.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
Preposition
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Successful participants also see a reduction in their incarceration time.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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The 13-year veteran started 79 games at catcher in 2024 and 99 games in 2022 for the Atlanta Braves.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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“Per.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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