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provide

[pruh-vahyd] / prəˈvaɪd /


VERB
afford opportunity for; make possible
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Those relatively low-income years can provide an opportunity to gradually withdraw retirement assets or convert portions to Roth accounts at favorable tax rates.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

The project could provide an enormous amount of new data related to these ancient particles, potentially offering insights that other experiments cannot obtain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

The parliamentary watchdog considered the allegations and concluded that they did "not provide sufficient grounds" for a formal investigation.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The proposed $2 billion deal would provide investors another way to back America’s race to secure materials critical for munitions, chips and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Her organizations do this sort of thing; they arrange meal deliveries and provide sympathetic ears.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

The majority are owned by Starlink, which provides internet connectivity around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The great room is truly remarkable, with a dramatic 14-foot multislide door that provides direct access to the palm tree-lined courtyard oasis.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Beyond these potential applications, the motor provides scientists with a new way to investigate physical processes at the atomic scale.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The state superintendent manages the California Department of Education, which guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

In short, the historical record itself, and not just our own omniscient imaginations, provides the requisite evidence from which we can reconstruct the response to the proslavery argument.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

It turns out her utility, Dominion Energy, has power of eminent domain, the right to take private property for a public use, provided it pays fair compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"His behaviour provided temporary relief from psychological agitation," Eloise Barker said.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope also provided another important piece of the puzzle.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

"We are grateful to the American side for the information provided," the FSB was quoted as saying.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

From 1945 to 1954, the United States provided more than $35 billion in aid to Europe—mostly to Britain, France, Italy, and West Germany.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Such interactions can cause neutrinos to scatter or be absorbed, providing scientists with a way to detect them.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

"Nationally, we're very good at screening, diagnosing cancers, operating and providing initial treatment," she explained.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

“If it does, I’d accept that as a willingness to keep providing more liquidity support for older long-dated bonds.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Tiny traces of genetic material left behind by ancient inhabitants can survive in soil and other deposits for thousands of years, providing information about people whose bones have never been found.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

“It makes sense why the cucos haven’t been attacking as often as they normally do. If Mr. Dimblewit was providing food at a set location, then there was no need for them to hunt.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega


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