hence
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And the 31-year-old does not want any kids in Scotland - or indeed anywhere - to be put off being themselves, hence his iconic celebration.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
If it works out well, we will be vastly more productive and hence potentially wealthier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
For wealthy Asian clients, "why would you go to Europe" when Hong Kong is "at your doorstep", he said, hence the importance for Swiss banks to be competitive in the Asian market.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"Taiwanese divers call it 'sesame' in Chinese and it is also small like a sesame seed, hence the name," the research team explained.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
‘Very ridiculous of you, Frodo! But I wish I had been there to see. The worthies of Bree will be discussing it a hundred years hence.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing hence
"The Road Not Taken"
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