hence
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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
"We have some fabulous donations," said Julian, adding that because of the quality of them, "we can put good prices on things, and hence we make the money."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Bicycle parts were of particular interest, hence the tented “bike shops,” with piles of disassembled parts, so common in L.A. encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“Nell, you are to go by the name Ali from hence forward. When I ring the bell, you are to usher our visitors in or out. Do you understand?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing hence
"The Road Not Taken"
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We Dream of Space
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