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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /


VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
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As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Employers that provide defined-benefit plans use private-market assets to maximize risk-adjusted returns—to increase return or to mitigate risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

However, those inventories have been “steadily drawn down” over the past month, suggesting that stockpiles can only provide a limited buffer to oil supply, the J.P.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

For decades, Havana has been sending doctors and other health professionals to other countries to provide medical care and training.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Since white always moves first, having that color can provide a player with a distinct advantage in that he can make immediate headway on a preferred strategy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady