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Hegel was a metaphysician whose insistence that Geist, or spirit, pervades the historical process and moves it to some grand culmination is difficult to distinguish from New Age mysticism, and hence charlatanism.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Symptoms can be similar to other conditions, hence why it can take such a long time between first seeing a doctor and receiving a diagnosis, according to Endometriosis UK.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Investment in the business is larger than we previously expected and there’s lack of visibility on cost savings hence margin improvements,” they wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

This could help protect their cash flow in the short run, but raises the risk of lower yields later—and hence drive prices higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

People who confuse the two may think that the adjectives in these sentences “modify the verb” and hence ought to be replaced by adverbs.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker