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per

[pur, per] / pɜr, pər /


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by means of
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By comparison, federal prisons in fiscal year 2025 spent about $2,700 per inmate on external medical care.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

At the time, Ynyshir, which serves Japanese-inspired raw dishes as part of its nearly £500 per head 30-course tasting menu, accused inspectors of not understanding its specialised procedures.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The city paid an average of about $5,000 per victim for 172 death settlements.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.02, ahead of the 87 cents that analysts were forecasting.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Each adult chicken will drink approximately 2 cups of water per day.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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