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for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Recent Examples of hence
It is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
His creative North Star had disappeared, hence the album title of Location Lost.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The new collection also plays host to the Solargraph movement (hence the name).
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The bed resists public-facing things, hence its charge as a womb to tomb motif.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
His creative North Star had disappeared, hence the album title of Location Lost.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The new collection also plays host to the Solargraph movement (hence the name).
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The bed resists public-facing things, hence its charge as a womb to tomb motif.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
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To avoid straining, and therefore hemorrhoids, people can prop their feet up on stools or even stacks of old magazines to create more of a squatting position than sitting on toilets typically creates, Qureshi said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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This can be challenging since the warning signs can be subtle and therefore easy to dismiss.—
Bryan T. Kelly,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Castle scored 16 points and added a game-high eight assists to help bring the Spurs to a win away from the second round.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Charlotte’s growing Catholic presence Nationally, religious service attendance is down.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that state budget would presumably include $150 million to rebuild Hillsborough College, thus paving the way for the new stadium and mixed-use development on the current campus site.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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For example, eating wholegrain or whole wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Areas of the home that need to be functional first don’t have to consequently lose all their aesthetic value.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Identifying the influencing forces that affect consumer decisions is a key issue in anticipating preferences and consequently programming products and services that comply with earlier choices.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, a day off, which Freeman said couldn’t come at a better time.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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